English word neurotoxin comes from English toxin, English neuro-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| toxin | English (eng) | A toxic or poisonous substance produced by the biological processes of biological organisms. |
| neuro- | English (eng) | Forming compound words relating to nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system. |
| neurotoxin | English (eng) | (neuroscience, toxicology) A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety. |