neuroactive

adjective
neu·​ro·​ac·​tive | \ ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈak-tiv How to pronounce neuroactive (audio) , ˌnyu̇r-\

Definition of neuroactive

: stimulating neural tissue

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To remedy the situation in the meantime, the group came up with a definition for neonatal abstinence syndrome: any baby who is prenatally exposed to any neuroactive substance and exhibits symptoms is diagnosed with NAS. Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Amidst opioid epidemic, new medical codes may have muddled data," 17 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of neuroactive

1961, in the meaning defined above

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neuroactive

adjective
neu·​ro·​ac·​tive | \ ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈak-tiv How to pronounce neuroactive (audio) \

Medical Definition of neuroactive

: stimulating neural tissue injected a neuroactive substance into the blood