HealthAugust 15, 2026
neurotoxic
NOOR-oh-tok-sik
Definition
Causing damage to nerve cells or the nervous system, potentially leading to long-term impairment or degeneration.
Etymology
The word is a 20th-century scientific compound combining the Greek 'neuron' (nerve/tendon) and the Greek 'toxikon' (poison).
In the news
The author notes that psychosis is neurotoxic, emphasizing that the disease itself causes actual damage to the brain if left untreated, rather than being just a temporary psychological state.
Postpartum psychosis misdiagnosis can delay urgent care
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