Neurotoxin

Pronunciation: /ˈnʊˌɹoʊˈtɑksən/

Neurotoxin (noun)

  1. A poisonous substance that harms the nervous system and can stop messages between the brain and the body.
  2. A toxin that targets nerve cells, causing weakness, confusion, or paralysis by disrupting normal nerve activity.

Examples

  • The report warned about a nerve-damaging poison in the water.
  • Exposure to a nerve-damaging poison can harm the nervous system.