HealthAugust 24, 2026

neurotoxicity

NOO-roh-tok-SIS-i-tee

Definition

The state or quality of being toxic, poisonous, or destructive to nerve tissue or the nervous system.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) combined with the Greek 'toxikon' (poison/arrow poison) and the suffix '-ity' denoting a state or condition.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe a dangerous side effect of CAR T-cell therapy, specifically referring to neurological inflammation and brain-related complications.

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