neurotoxic

• Qualifie une substance qui est toxique ou destructrice pour le tissu nerveux.

Describes a substance that is poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue.

1. Poisonous to nervesC1formalmedical

   Having a poisonous or damaging effect on nerve tissue or nerve cells.

   Neurotoxique

   • Certain heavy metals are known to be neurotoxic.
   • The venom of this spider is highly neurotoxic.
   • Exposure to neurotoxic chemicals can cause long-term neurological damage.