1. having an affinity for or tending to affect nervous tissue
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The neurotropic virus specifically targets nerve cells in the brain.
• Researchers studied the neurotropic effects of the new medication.
• Some toxins are neurotropic and can damage the nervous system.
• The neurotropic drug was designed to cross the blood-brain barrier.
• Certain bacteria exhibit neurotropic behavior, invading neural pathways.
• The neurotropic properties of the compound made it useful for treating neurological disorders.