Como Pronunciar "neurotoxin"

word

noor-oh-TAHK-sin

nyoor-uh-TOCK-sin

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌnʊroʊˈtɑksɪn

Inglês Britânico

ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɒksɪn

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

noor-oh-TAHK-sin

nyoor-uh-TOCK-sin

Ouça em 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.