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neurotoxins

/ˈnjʊəroʊˌtɒksɪnz/ /ˈnʊroʊˌtɒksɪnz/

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

Examples :

"The pesticides used on crops can contain neurotoxins that harm the nervous systems of insects. "
medicine substance chemistry biology biochemistry physiology organism anatomy

Related Words

Illustration entirety

entirety noun

/-ˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ /ɛn-/

The whole; the complete or amount.

"Due to the early rainout, the game will be replayed in its entirety on Friday."

Illustration their

their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

Illustration nervous

nervous adjective

/ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/

Of sinews and tendons.

"The dancer's nervous muscles tensed before her performance. "

Illustration neurons

neurons noun

/ˈnʊrɑnz/ /ˈnjʊrɑnz/

A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.

"When you learn something new, like a math problem, your neurons in your brain make new connections. "

Illustration toxin

toxin noun

/ˈtɒksɪn/ /ˈtɑksɪn/

A toxic or poisonous substance produced by the biological processes of biological organisms.

"The poisonous mushroom contained a deadly toxin, making it dangerous to eat. "

Illustration synapses

synapses noun

/ˈsɪnæpsɪz/ /ˈsaɪnæpsɪz/

The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

"Learning new information strengthens the synapses in your brain, allowing you to remember things better. "

Illustration systems

systems noun

/ˈsɪstəmz/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration system

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

Illustration pesticides

pesticides noun

/ˈpɛstɪsaɪdz/ /ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪdz/

Anything, especially a synthetic substance but also any substance (e.g. sulfur), or virus, bacterium, or other organism, which kills or suppresses the activities of pests.

"The farmer used pesticides to kill the insects eating his crops. "

Illustration contain

contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "

Illustration insects

insects noun

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."