neurotoxic
Harmful to neurons
Neurotoxic describes substances that damage, destroy, or impair the function of nerve tissue.
Lead paint is neurotoxic to developing brains.
Snake venoms, certain pesticides, and heavy metals can all be neurotoxic.
Long-term exposure to neurotoxic chemicals can cause permanent neurological damage.
Loss of muscle function
- tremorsSlight shaking movements
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- ataxiaImpaired voluntary movement control
paresthesia · cognitive impairment · memory loss · numbness · weakness · fasciculation · dysarthria · vertigo
Liquid metallic element
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- organophosphatesPhosphorus-based toxic compounds
methylmercury · botulinum · cadmium · aluminum · thallium · hexane · toluene · acrylamide
Progressive loss of neurons
- demyelinationNerve sheath degradation
- encephalopathyDisease impairing brain function
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
Hooded venomous serpent
- taipanVenomous Australian snake
- mambaFast, lethal African serpent
- aspVenomous Egyptian serpent
- envenomationInjection of animal poison
antivenom · snakebite · box jellyfish · blue-ringed octopus · scorpion · black widow
Degenerative brain disease
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- Minamata diseaseNeurological mercury poisoning condition
- lead poisoningToxic heavy metal accumulation
Impulse-conducting cell
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- axonNeuron's signal-sending projection
- myelinNerve fiber insulation
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
cholinergic · dopaminergic · serotonergic · acetylcholine · cholinesterase · receptor · astrocyte · glutamate
paralysis
Loss of muscle function
- tremorsSlight shaking movements
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
ataxia · paresthesia · cognitive impairment · memory loss · numbness · weakness · fasciculation · dysarthria · vertigo · confusion
mercury
Liquid metallic element
organophosphates · methylmercury · botulinum · cadmium · aluminum · thallium · hexane · toluene · acrylamide · formaldehyde
neurodegeneration
Progressive loss of neurons
- demyelinationNerve sheath degradation
- encephalopathyDisease impairing brain function
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
cobra
Hooded venomous serpent
envenomation · antivenom · snakebite · box jellyfish · blue-ringed octopus · scorpion · black widow
Alzheimer's
Degenerative brain disease
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- Minamata diseaseNeurological mercury poisoning condition
neuron
Impulse-conducting cell
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- axonNeuron's signal-sending projection
- myelinNerve fiber insulation
neurotransmitter · cholinergic · dopaminergic · serotonergic · acetylcholine · cholinesterase · receptor · astrocyte · glutamate · GABA
- Danger Levelsdanger, high risk, high-risk, low risk, critical
- Drug Traitsaddictive, potent, toxic, sedative, narcotic
- Ecotoxicologytoxicology, bioassay, LD50, dose-response, lethal dose
neurotoxicnontoxic
Not harmful if consumed
harmless · benign · safe · therapeutic · beneficial