neurovirulence

noun

neu·​ro·​vir·​u·​lence -ˈvir-(y)ə-lən(t)s How to pronounce neurovirulence (audio)
: the tendency or capacity of a microorganism to cause disease of the nervous system
neurovirulent adjective

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“Neurovirulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurovirulence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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