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neurotoxin

neu·ro·tox·in
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-tok-sin, nyoo r-, noo r-oh-tok-, nyoo r-]
    • /ˈnʊər oʊˌtɒk sɪn, ˈnyʊər-, ˌnʊər oʊˈtɒk-, ˌnyʊər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-tok-sin, nyoo r-, noo r-oh-tok-, nyoo r-]
    • /ˈnʊər oʊˌtɒk sɪn, ˈnyʊər-, ˌnʊər oʊˈtɒk-, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurotoxin word

  • noun neurotoxin a neurotoxic substance, as rattlesnake venom or the poison of a black widow spider. 1
  • noun neurotoxin A poison that acts on the nervous system. 1
  • noun neurotoxin any of several natural substances that interfere with the electrical activities of nerves, thus preventing them from functioning 0
  • noun neurotoxin a toxin that destroys nerves or nervous tissue 0
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Origin of neurotoxin

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; neuro- + toxin

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Parts of speech for Neurotoxin

noun
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neurotoxin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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