A toxin that is poisonous to or destroys nerve tissue; especially the toxins secreted by C tetani, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and Shigella dysenteriae (See 797)
A substance which has the potential to cause nervous system effects These may occur after either a single exposure or after repeated and prolonged exposures The level of exposure must be high enough to cause the effect
A material that affects the nerve cells and may produce emotional or behavioral abnormalities
Chemical that paralyzes nerves Neurotoxins are produced by a variety of organisms, most notably some of the heterotrophic dinoflagellates
Chemical whose primary action is on the CNS (Central Nervous System) Many neurotoxins, such as some mercury compounds, are highly toxic, and must only be used under carefully-controlled conditions