ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Neurophilic

Okay kiddo, let me try to explain what "neurophilic" means in a way that you can understand.

Do you know what your brain is? It's a really important part of your body that helps you think, feel, and do things. And inside your brain, there are lots of little cells called neurons. These neurons are like tiny switches that turn on and off, and they help your brain communicate with different parts of your body.

Now, "neurophilic" means that something is attracted to these neurons. It's like how when you see your favorite toy, you want to play with it and get really excited. Well, some things in our body are like that too – they just really like neurons!

Scientists use the word "neurophilic" to describe substances or cells that are attracted to or have an affinity for neurons. Often, these substances are important because they help neurons grow and form connections with each other, which is how your brain learns and gets better at things.

So, in short, "neurophilic" means that something likes neurons and wants to be close to them because they are important for making your brain work properly.