noun
neurotoxin
NUU-roh-tahk-sihn
noun
1
A poison that specifically damages nerve cells or the nervous system.
"Certain snake venoms contain a powerful neurotoxin."
"The pesticide was banned after it was linked to a neurotoxin found in wildlife."
How to Use Neurotoxin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA poison that attacks the nervous system.
Common pairings
potent neurotoxin
exposure to a neurotoxin
Word Forms
neurotoxins plural
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Etymology
From neuro- ("nerve") plus toxin.