neurotoxic
adjective
neu·ro·tox·ic
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈtäk-sik 
ˌnyu̇r-
: toxic to the nerves or nervous tissue
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The institute added that the snake's bite is potently neurotoxic, which means its venom can affect the nervous system and cause paralysis and respiratory failure.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 6 May 2025
The neurotoxic venom can impair nerve signaling, leading to progressive weakness and potentially respiratory failure.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
These neurotoxic compounds are formed as byproducts when reactive oxygen species damage fats in the body.
—Aaron Priester, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
This serpent, native to East and Southeast Asia, feeds on poisonous toads that contain the neurotoxic compound bufadienolide.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 6 May 2025
The neurotoxic venom can impair nerve signaling, leading to progressive weakness and potentially respiratory failure.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
These neurotoxic compounds are formed as byproducts when reactive oxygen species damage fats in the body.
—Aaron Priester, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
This serpent, native to East and Southeast Asia, feeds on poisonous toads that contain the neurotoxic compound bufadienolide.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neurotoxic
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“Neurotoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurotoxic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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