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Definition of neuroinvasive

neuroinvasive

/ˌnʊr.oʊ.ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv/
neu · ro · in · va · sive
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• adjective

1

Capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and entering or infecting the central nervous system (usually referring to a pathogen or disease).

Example

"While most cases are mild, the virus can occasionally lead to a severe neuroinvasive disease such as encephalitis or meningitis."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century in medical literature, combining the Greek prefix 'neuro-' (nerve) with the Latin-derived 'invasive' (from 'invadere', meaning to enter or attack).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neuroinvasive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neuroinvasive
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