are substances which are believed to prevent damage to the spinal cord or brain.
NEUROPROTECTIVE: "Neuroprotective drugs support the nervous system preventing damage to the brain or spinal cord."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "NEUROPROTECTIVE," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/neuroprotective/ (accessed March 20, 2023).