neurotoxin

American  

[noor-oh-tok-sin, nyoor-, noor-oh-tok-, nyoor-] / ˈnʊər oʊˌtɒk sɪn, ˈnyʊər-, ˌnʊər oʊˈtɒk-, ˌnyʊər- /

noun

1. a neurotoxic substance, as rattlesnake venom or the poison of a black widow spider.

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neurotoxin British  

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɒksɪn /

noun

1. any of several natural substances that interfere with the electrical activities of nerves, thus preventing them from functioning

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Other Word Forms

• neurotoxic adjective

Etymology

Origin of neurotoxin

First recorded in 1900–05; neuro- + toxin

Example Sentences

Through similar genetic expression approaches, the team identified two neurotoxins in scorpion venom with immunosuppressive effects.

From Science Daily

This results in the release of unknown quantities of neurotoxins, carbon monoxide and other chemicals into the air.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beginning in February, hundreds of dolphins and sea lions started washing up on California beaches, either dead or suffering from neurotoxin poisoning symptoms such as aggression, lethargy and seizures.

From Los Angeles Times

The free program has focused on screening for lead, a potent neurotoxin that’s especially dangerous for kids.

From Los Angeles Times

He has also backed local officials who want to stop adding fluoride to drinking water, describing it as a "dangerous neurotoxin".

From BBC