1. capable of invading or spreading through nervous tissue; (of a pathogen) able to penetrate and affect the nervous system
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in virology and neurology

Examples

• The neuroinvasive strain of the virus was more dangerous than earlier variants.
• Researchers studied the neuroinvasive properties of the pathogen in laboratory models.
• West Nile virus is known for its neuroinvasive potential, causing serious neurological complications.
• The neuroinvasive capacity of certain bacteria makes them particularly difficult to treat with antibiotics.
• Neuroinvasive infections can lead to meningitis or encephalitis in severe cases.