neurotoxic
adjective
neu·ro·tox·ic
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈtäk-sik 
ˌnyu̇r-
: toxic to the nerves or nervous tissue
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The Australian Museum in Sydney said on its website that copperhead snakes have powerful neurotoxic venom and that a bite can be fatal without medical attention.
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Patrick Smith, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Still, my love of this tree-bark spice could certainly be shaken by my healthy aversion to neurotoxic things, especially with a small child at home gobbling up my baked goods.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
Insecticides, which are often neurotoxic, are often of particular concern.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
Even organic versions of the treat are contaminated by the neurotoxic metals lead and cadmium, a study finds.
—Meghan Pryce, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
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Patrick Smith, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Still, my love of this tree-bark spice could certainly be shaken by my healthy aversion to neurotoxic things, especially with a small child at home gobbling up my baked goods.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
Insecticides, which are often neurotoxic, are often of particular concern.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
Even organic versions of the treat are contaminated by the neurotoxic metals lead and cadmium, a study finds.
—Meghan Pryce, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Neurotoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurotoxic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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