Neurotoxin

Origin

From Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neuron, "sinew, tendon") and Latin toxicum ("poison"), from Ancient Greek τοξικόν (toxikon, "(poison) for use on arrows"), from τοξικός (toksikos, "pertaining to arrows or archery"), from τόξον (tokson, "bow").

Full definition of neurotoxin

Noun

1. (neuroscience, toxicology) A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety.

Synonyms

• neurolysin

Related terms

• neurotoxic