Noun: neurotoxin 'n(y)ûr-ow,tók-sin [N. Amer], 'nyûr-ow,tók-sin [Brit]- Any toxin that affects neural tissues
"Botulinum toxin is a powerful neurotoxin used in small doses for medical purposes";
- neurolysin
Derived forms: neurotoxins
Type of: toxin
Encyclopedia: Neurotoxin