A substance that destroys nerve tissue.
A substance that is poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue.
Toxin, found in the venom of certain snakes, in some fish, shellfish, and bacteria, and in certain other organisms, that is toxic to nervous tissue.
A substance that damages nerve tissue. The principal effects of a neurotoxin are paralysis, numbness, or weakness in the part of the body supplied by the affected nerve. Neurotoxins are present in the venom of certain snakes and in shellfish that have eaten a poisonous dinoflagellate (a single-celled ocean algae). They are also released by certain types of bacteria, such as those that cause tetanus and diphtheria. Chemical poisons, such as arsenic and lead, are also neurotoxic.
A chemical substance that harms nervous tissue, causing symptoms of numbness or weakness of the body part supplied by the damaged nerve. The venom of some snakes contains neurotoxic substances, and bacteria may produce neurotoxins: examples are those that cause diphtheria and tetanus. Arsenic and lead are examples of inorganic neurotoxins.
A substance that attacks or damages nerve cells.
A substance that causes harm, destruction, or impairment to the functioning of nerve tissue.
A substance that harms nerve tissue. The main symptoms of neurotoxic nerve damage include numbness, weakness, or paralysis in the area served by the impacted nerve.
Neurotoxins are found in the venom of specific snakes and are produced by certain bacteria, like those responsible for tetanus and diphtheria. Chemicals like arsenic and lead can also be neurotoxic. Some medications, like nitrofurantoin, might lead to nerve damage in large amounts or in those who are vulnerable.
A toxin specifically harmful to nerve tissue.