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BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Blood-Brain Barrier.

Blood-Brain Barrier - as a noun

A mechanism that creates a barrier between brain tissues and circulating blood; serves to protect the central nervous system

Example: "The brain was protected from the large molecules of the virus by the blood-brain barrier"

Example Sentences

"The blood-brain barrier is a protective barrier that prevents harmful substances from entering the brain."
"Certain medications are designed to cross the blood-brain barrier to treat neurological disorders."
"Disruption of the blood-brain barrier can lead to inflammation in the brain."
"The blood-brain barrier plays a crucial role in maintaining brain homeostasis."
"Scientists are researching ways to bypass the blood-brain barrier to deliver drugs directly to the brain."
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