Cómo Pronunciar "neurotoxin"
word
ˌnʊroʊˈtɑksɪn
noor-oh-TAHK-sin
ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɒksɪn
nyoor-uh-TOCK-sin
Definición
A neurotoxin is a poison that damages or destroys nerve cells. It can affect the brain, nerves, or nervous system, and is found in certain animals, plants, or chemicals.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌnʊroʊˈtɑksɪn
Inglés Británico
ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɒksɪn
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
noor-oh-TAHK-sin
UK
nyoor-uh-TOCK-sin
Escucha en Contexto
Some snakes produce a powerful neurotoxin in their venom.
A neurotoxin can cause paralysis if it affects the nerves.
Scientists study how neurotoxins work in the brain.
The spider’s bite injected a tiny amount of neurotoxin, but it was still dangerous.