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neuroprotective

neuroprotective

7.2
A medicine or treatment that protects nerve cells from damage
  • noun
  • /ˌnʊroʊprəˈtɛktɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neuroprotector
  • The doctor explained how a neuroprotective might slow the progression of nerve damage.

Examples

  • Clinical trials are testing whether this neuroprotective can prevent memory loss in Alzheimer's patients.

  • A neuroprotective helps the brain.

  • Researchers are developing new neuroprotectives to help treat patients with Parkinson's disease.

  • Don't forget your neuroprotective supplement!

  • The doctor prescribed a neuroprotective medication to help prevent further nerve damage.

  • Researchers developed a new neuroprotective therapy aimed at slowing the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Using neuroprotective compounds can significantly improve recovery after a brain injury.

Antonyms

neurotoxin
  • Specialized
9 7.8

A poison that damages nerves and can stop movement

How Protective

neuroprotective
  • Specialized
7.2
toxin
  • Specialized
140 5.3

Surface Forms

neuroprotective singular
neuroprotectives plural

Morphology

neuroprotective = neuroprotective (semi-transparent) = neuro + protect + ive

The noun use is a substantivized adjective, so the form is still compositionally recoverable even though the part of speech has shifted.

Etymology

The word neuroprotective joins neuro- ('nerve') and protect ('keep safe'). So, a neuroprotective is like a shield for nerve cells that helps stop injury or damage.