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

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

The tap water in Seagraves contains levels of the mineral that many experts believe could have neurotoxic effects, lowering children's IQs.

From Salon

Finally, Clark and colleagues compared the insecticide cyfluthrin results to their 2008 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study with older, neurotoxic insecticides at the same simulated golf course site -- and using the same protocols.

From Science Daily

Beyond these benefits, EOs have also been found to illicit insect-repellent responses by inducing neurotoxic effects.

From Science Daily