Neurotoxin

//ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊtɑksɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety.

    "There were stretches of days when the lakes were closed because of the algae. It sometimes secreted neurotoxins that could be fatal."

  2. 2
    any toxin that affects neural tissues wordnet

Synonyms

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neurolysinneurolysin

Example

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"Pseudo-nitzschia produces a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which can build up in shellfish, other invertebrates, and fish. This can lead to illness and death in a variety of birds and mammals that consume them."

Etymology

From neuro- + toxin.

Related phrases

nervous system

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