neurotoxin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊtɑksɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-neurotoxin.wav

Word forms

neurotoxin neurotoxins

Etymology

From neuro- + toxin.

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