neurotrophism
/ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)ˈtrɒfɪz(ə)m/ /ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊfɪz(ə)m/Physiology
noun
Neurotrophic action; especially the promotion of neuronal growth or survival.
Origin
1970s. From neuro- + trophism, after neurotrophic. Compare earlier neurotrophy, neurotropism.