How to Pronounce "neurotoxin"
word
ˌnʊroʊˈtɑksɪn
noor-oh-TAHK-sin
ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɒksɪn
nyoor-uh-TOCK-sin
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnʊroʊˈtɑksɪn
British English
ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɒksɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
noor-oh-TAHK-sin
UK
nyoor-uh-TOCK-sin
Listen in Context
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.