neurotoxic

adjective

neu·​ro·​tox·​ic ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce neurotoxic (audio)
ˌnyu̇r-
: toxic to the nerves or nervous tissue
neurotoxicity noun

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The Australian Museum in Sydney said on its website that copperhead snakes have powerful neurotoxic venom and that a bite can be fatal without medical attention. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024 Still, my love of this tree-bark spice could certainly be shaken by my healthy aversion to neurotoxic things, especially with a small child at home gobbling up my baked goods. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024 Insecticides, which are often neurotoxic, are often of particular concern. Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024 Even organic versions of the treat are contaminated by the neurotoxic metals lead and cadmium, a study finds. Meghan Pryce, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neurotoxic 

Word History

Etymology

neuro- + toxic entry 1, probably after French névrotoxique

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neurotoxic was in 1902

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“Neurotoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurotoxic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

neurotoxic

adjective
neu·​ro·​tox·​ic ˌn(y)u̇r-ə-ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce neurotoxic (audio)
: toxic to the nerves or nervous tissue
neurotoxicity noun
plural neurotoxicities
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