Definition

The condition in which a substance is harmful to the nervous system, potentially causing damage to nerve cells.

Example

Exposure to certain chemicals can lead to neurotoxicity, affecting brain function.

Conversation

Have you heard about the dangers of neurotoxicity in some foods?

Yeah, I read that certain additives can be really harmful.

It's crazy how many things can contribute to neurotoxicity without us knowing.

I know! We really need to be more mindful about what we eat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neurotoxicity → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "toxicity" (from Latin "toxicum", meaning poison). The word describes the quality of being poisonous to the nervous system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerve' ('neuro-') being affected by 'poison' ('toxicity') — that's why neurotoxicity refers to something harmful to the nervous system.

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