Definition of "neurotoxin" []

• A toxin that damages or destroys nerve tissue. (noun)

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• "Mercury (thimerosal) is another toxic heavy metal, a known developmental neurotoxin, that is used in some mascaras and eye drops."
• "While 3 out of the 6 birds tested were positive for domoic acid, we cannot conclude that the neurotoxin is the primary cause of the widespread illness."
• "But the Southern Pacific also produces a neurotoxin, which is more serious because it quickly affects breathing and muscle control."