| Medical Definition: |
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. |
| Guide Notes: |
/antag permitted but consider also ANTITOXINS; coord IM with toxin or venom heading which is the source of the neurotoxin (e.g., SEA SNAKE VENOMS) (IM or NIM) but note that COBRA NEUROTOXINS is available; do not use for neurotoxicity of various chemicals |
| Also Called: |
Alpha-Neurotoxins,Excitotoxins |
| Previously Indexed: |
Toxins (1966-1977) |
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