neurotoxin
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-018486
1. A substance that is known or suspected to be poisonous to nerve tissue.
2. Toxic substances from microorganisms, plants or animals that interfere with the functions of the nervous system. Most venoms contain neurotoxic substances. Myotoxins are included in this concept.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-018486 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) Glossary; NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-018486",
"term": "neurotoxin",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. A substance that is known or suspected to be poisonous to nerve tissue.\n\n2. Toxic substances from microorganisms, plants or animals that interfere with the functions of the nervous system. Most venoms contain neurotoxic substances. Myotoxins are included in this concept.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) Glossary",
"NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/neurotoxin/"
}
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