neurotoxicity

neu·ro·tox·ic·i·ty

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-tok-sis-i-tee, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊ tɒkˈsɪs ɪ ti, ˌnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-tok-sis-i-tee, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊ tɒkˈsɪs ɪ ti, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurotoxicity word

noun neurotoxicity the degree to which a substance is poisonous to nerve tissue. 1
noun neurotoxicity Pathology. the condition resulting from exposure to a neurotoxin. 1
noun neurotoxicity The state or property of being neurotoxic. 1
noun neurotoxicity toxicity, or the level thereof, to the nervous system 0

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Origin of neurotoxicity

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; neuro- + toxicity

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Parts of speech for Neurotoxicity

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neurotoxicity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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