neurotoxic

adjective

neu·​ro·​tox·​ic ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈtäk-sik 

ˌnyu̇r-

: toxic to the nerves or nervous tissue

neurotoxicity

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˌtäk-ˈsi-sə-tē 

ˌnyu̇r-

noun

Examples of neurotoxic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Harvester ants defend themselves using neurotoxic venom that causes intense, long-lasting, stinging pain in mammals. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

Unfortunately, the compound is neurotoxic, only furthering damage to our nervous system. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Its neurotoxic venom can cause paralysis, cardiovascular collapse, and respiratory failure. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Timber rattlesnake venom can be hemotoxic, neurotoxic or both. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 11 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

neuro- + toxic entry 1, probably after French névrotoxique

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neurotoxic

• antitoxic
• cytotoxic
• genotoxic
• nephrotoxic
• phytotoxic
• anoxic
• hypoxic
• nontoxic
• hepatotoxic
• toxic

Medical Definition

neurotoxic

adjective

neu·​ro·​tox·​ic ˌn(y)u̇r-ə-ˈtäk-sik 

: toxic to the nerves or nervous tissue

neurotoxicity

-ˌtäk-ˈsis-ət-ē 

noun

plural neurotoxicities