neurotoxicity
- noun
- /ˌnʊəroʊtɒkˈsɪsɪti/
- Specialized
- Exposure to high levels of lead can result in neurotoxicity, harming brain development.
- neurotoxicity of fluoride
- developmental neurotoxicity
- studies of neurotoxicity
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Watch on YouTubeThe potential neurotoxicity associated with exposure to fluoride remains unclear.
- The potential neurotoxicity associated with exposure to fluoride remains unclear.
Examples
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Uncommon side effects include sweating, urinary retention, anaphylaxis, and neurotoxicity.
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Approximately 70 percent of the people with confirmed exposure to toxigenic molds exhibit significant neurotoxicity.
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The potential neurotoxicity associated with exposure to fluoride remains unclear.
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Organophosphorus agents have caused neurotoxicity in poultry.
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The data from this study indicate synergistic neurotoxicity between the drug and disease, which increases with the severity of the infection.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Scientists are studying the neurotoxicity of certain pesticides to understand their effects on wildlife.
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The research highlighted neurotoxicity as a major concern for individuals working with hazardous chemicals.
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Surface Forms
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.