neurotoxic

[ noor-oh-tok-sik, nyoor- ]

adjective

1. poisonous to nerve tissue, as to the brain or spinal cord.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurotoxic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; neuro- + toxic

Example Sentences

The tap water in Seagraves contains levels of the mineral that many experts believe could have neurotoxic effects, lowering children's IQs.

From Salon

Finally, Clark and colleagues compared the insecticide cyfluthrin results to their 2008 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study with older, neurotoxic insecticides at the same simulated golf course site -- and using the same protocols.

From Science Daily

Beyond these benefits, EOs have also been found to illicit insect-repellent responses by inducing neurotoxic effects.

From Science Daily

"Though further epidemiological studies are needed to validate the findings, these results add to the growing concern about the potential neurotoxic effects of fluoride, especially during early brain development and childhood," Godebo said.

From Science Daily

“This could be partially explained due to the pesticides or herbicides in agriculture, because some ingredients could be neurotoxic,” said Zhang, the Michigan researcher.

From Los Angeles Times