Definitions for neurotoxin
ˈnʊər oʊˌtɒk sɪn, ˈnyʊər-, ˌnʊər oʊˈtɒk-, ˌnyʊər-neu·ro·tox·in

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1. neurotoxin, neurolysinnoun

   any toxin that affects neural tissues

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1. neurotoxinnoun

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

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1. Neurotoxin

   Neurotoxins are toxins that are destructive to nerve tissue (causing neurotoxicity). Neurotoxins are an extensive class of exogenous chemical neurological insults that can adversely affect function in both developing and mature nervous tissue. The term can also be used to classify endogenous compounds, which, when abnormally contacted, can prove neurologically toxic. Though neurotoxins are often neurologically destructive, their ability to specifically target neural components is important in the study of nervous systems. Common examples of neurotoxins include lead, ethanol (drinking alcohol), glutamate, nitric oxide, botulinum toxin (e.g. Botox), tetanus toxin, and tetrodotoxin. Some substances such as nitric oxide and glutamate are in fact essential for proper function of the body and only exert neurotoxic effects at excessive concentrations. Neurotoxins inhibit neuron control over ion concentrations across the cell membrane, or communication between neurons across a synapse. Local pathology of neurotoxin exposure often includes neuron excitotoxicity or apoptosis but can also include glial cell damage. Macroscopic manifestations of neurotoxin exposure can include widespread central nervous system damage such as intellectual disability, persistent memory impairments, epilepsy, and dementia. Additionally, neurotoxin-mediated peripheral nervous system damage such as neuropathy or myopathy is common. Support has been shown for a number of treatments aimed at attenuating neurotoxin-mediated injury, such as antioxidant and antitoxin administration.

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1. neurotoxin

   A neurotoxin is a type of poison that affects the nervous system by disrupting the signaling processes of neurons. This can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including difficulty breathing, paralysis, or even death. Neurotoxins can be produced by a variety of organisms, including some types of bacteria, plants, and animals, and may also be produced synthetically.

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1. Neurotoxin

   Neurotoxin is derived from the meaning "nerve" and Latin toxicum meaning "poison". They are an extensive class of exogenous chemical neurological insults which can adversely affect function in both developing and mature nervous tissue. The term can also be used to classify endogenous compounds which when abnormally concentrated can prove neurologically toxic. Though neurotoxins are often neurologically destructive, their ability to specifically target neural components is important in the study of nervous systems. Common examples of neurotoxins include lead, ethanol, glutamate, nitric oxide, botulinum toxin, tetanus toxin, and tetrodotoxin. Neurotoxin activity can be characterized by the ability to inhibit neuron control over ion concentrations across the cell membrane, or communication between neurons across a synapse. Local pathology of neurotoxin exposure often includes neuron excitotoxicity or apoptosis but can also include glial cell damage. Macroscopic manifestations of neurotoxin exposure can include widespread central nervous system damage such as mental retardation, persistent memory impairments, epilepsy, and dementia. Additionally, neurotoxin-mediated peripheral nervous system damage such as neuropathy or myopathy is common. Support has been shown for a number of treatments aimed at attenuating neurotoxin-mediated injury, such as antioxidant, antitoxin and ethanol administration.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of neurotoxin in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of neurotoxin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of neurotoxin in a Sentence

1. Ruth Ann Norton:

   If you think of lead as a neurotoxin, you want the level to be zero.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Neurotoxin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotoxin
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=neurotoxin
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
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