neurotropism
/ˌnʊrəˈtroʊpɪzəm/
noun
- The tendency of certain substances, organisms, or cells to be attracted to or to affect nerve tissue.
- Scientists study the neurotropism of certain chemicals to develop targeted nerve therapies.
- The neurotropism of the herpes virus allows it to hide in nerve cells for years.
- The neurotropism of the pathogen explains why it causes severe neurological symptoms.