noun
- the quality of being poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The researchers studied the neurotoxicity of the chemical compound.
- Lead exposure can cause neurotoxicity in children.
- The drug was withdrawn due to concerns about its neurotoxicity.
- Scientists are investigating the neurotoxicity of certain pesticides.
- The study examined the neurotoxicity effects on brain cells.
- Alcohol neurotoxicity can lead to permanent brain damage.