Cell Function
neuroprotection
Subclass of:
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
Definitions related to neuroprotection:
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The physiological processes and techniques used by the body to prevent neuronal injury and degeneration in the central nervous system following acute disorders or as a result of chronic neurodegenerative diseases.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The use of drugs to protect nerve cells from damage by cancer therapy agents.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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