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neurotoxicity

neurotoxicity

1 8.2
Damage to the brain and nerves caused by a drug or chemical
  • noun
  • /ˌnʊəroʊtɒkˈsɪsɪti/
  • Specialized
: neurotoxicidad
  • Exposure to high levels of lead can result in neurotoxicity, harming brain development.
  • neurotoxicity of fluoride
  • developmental neurotoxicity
  • studies of neurotoxicity

The potential neurotoxicity associated with exposure to fluoride remains unclear.

Examples

  • Uncommon side effects include sweating, urinary retention, anaphylaxis, and neurotoxicity.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Approximately 70 percent of the people with confirmed exposure to toxigenic molds exhibit significant neurotoxicity.

    Blog text (26)
  • The potential neurotoxicity associated with exposure to fluoride remains unclear.

  • Organophosphorus agents have caused neurotoxicity in poultry.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The data from this study indicate synergistic neurotoxicity between the drug and disease, which increases with the severity of the infection.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Sex may be an important factor in PBDE neurotoxicity, particularly because endocrine disruption is hypothesized to play a role in the potential neurotoxicity of PBDEs.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Although the major concern may relate to neurotoxicity, numerous published studies examined fetal growth outcomes, e.g., preterm birth, low gestational age, and low birth weight.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Early detection of adverse effects can permit faster recognition of a substance's neurotoxicity, thereby promoting more rapid interventions aimed at reducing exposure in populations at risk.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Scientists are studying the neurotoxicity of certain pesticides to understand their effects on wildlife.

  • The research highlighted neurotoxicity as a major concern for individuals working with hazardous chemicals.

How Toxic

lethality
6 7.5
neurotoxicity
  • Specialized
1 8.2
toxicity
  • Specialized
38 7.2
harmfulness
2 4.8
harmlessness
1 3.3

Surface Forms

neurotoxicity singular

Morphology

neurotoxicity = neurotoxic (transparent) = neuro + toxic + ity

The noun is formed regularly from the adjective 'neurotoxic' with the suffix '-ity', and the meaning follows directly from 'nerve' + 'toxic'.

Etymology

Neurotoxicity comes from neuro- meaning 'nerve' and toxic meaning 'poison', so imagine a poison that attacks the nerves. That's why neurotoxicity means harm or poison to the nerves.