noun
neurotoxin
NUU-roh-tahk-sihn
Neurotoxin (noun) means a poison that specifically damages nerve cells or the nervous system. Example: “Certain snake venoms contain a powerful neurotoxin.”
noun
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A poison that specifically damages nerve cells or the nervous system.
"Certain snake venoms contain a powerful neurotoxin."
"The pesticide was banned after it was linked to a neurotoxin found in wildlife."
How to use neurotoxin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA poison that attacks the nervous system.
Common pairings
potent neurotoxin
exposure to a neurotoxin
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Word forms
- Plural
- neurotoxins
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Etymology
From neuro- ("nerve") plus toxin.
Synonyms
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neurolysin
Rhymes for neurotoxin
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What does “neurotoxin” mean?
The word “neurotoxin” means a poison that specifically damages nerve cells or the nervous system. In plain terms, a poison that attacks the nervous system.
How do you pronounce “neurotoxin”?
“Neurotoxin” is pronounced NUU-roh-tahk-sihn (/ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊtɑksɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “neurotoxin” in a sentence?
Here is “neurotoxin” used in a sentence: “Certain snake venoms contain a powerful neurotoxin.”
What part of speech is “neurotoxin”?
“Neurotoxin” is a noun.
