neurotoxic

American  

[noor-oh-tok-sik, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊˈtɒk sɪk, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

1. poisonous to nerve tissue, as to the brain or spinal cord.

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Etymology

Origin of neurotoxic

First recorded in 1900–05; neuro- + toxic

Example Sentences

As a result, tryptophan is redirected toward the kynurenic pathway, which produces neurotoxic compounds, while the production of protective neurotransmitters such as serotonin and melatonin declines.

From Science Daily

Other studies have found high levels of ultrafine particles, which can carry neurotoxic and other chemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the FDA’s view, that doesn’t mean the dyes themselves are “neurotoxic,” the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times

Lead is neurotoxic and can erode brain cells and alter brain function after it enters the body.

From Science Daily

During a recent court case, an EPA scientist said that higher levels of fluoride likely had neurotoxic effects — although he did not specify what level constituted a hazardous dose.

From Salon