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Definition of neuroprotective

neuroprotective

/ˌnʊroʊprəˈtɛktɪv/
neu · ro · pro · tec · tive
Adverb:neuroprotectively
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1

Serving to protect nerve cells against damage, degeneration, or impairment.

Example

"The researchers investigated whether the novel dietary supplement offered neuroprotective benefits to patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease."

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• Rhymes for neuroprotective

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century in the fields of neuroscience and pharmacology, combining the prefix 'neuro-' (from Greek 'neuron', meaning nerve) and 'protective' (from Latin 'protectus', past participle of 'protegere').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neuroprotective. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neuroprotective
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