excitotoxin

noun

ex·​ci·​to·​tox·​in ik-ˈsīt-ə-ˌtäk-sən How to pronounce excitotoxin (audio)
: an excitotoxic agent (as kainic acid)

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“Excitotoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/excitotoxin. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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