PsychologyAugust 10, 2026

neuroinflammatory

NOO-roh-in-fluh-MEH-tuh-tor-ee

Definition

Relating to or causing inflammation of the nervous tissue.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) combined with the Latin 'inflammare' (to set on fire) and the suffix '-tory', indicating a state of being related to inflammation.

In the news

The article discusses how astrocytes modulate neuroinflammatory responses, which is critical for determining whether brain damage is repaired or exacerbated after an injury.

Regenerative Astrocytes Repair Brain Damage

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