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neurotoxicity [‚nu̇·ro·täk′sis·əd·ē] (medicine) Adverse effects on the structure or function of the central and/or peripheral nervous system caused by exposure to a toxic chemical, symptoms include muscle weakness, loss of sensation and motor control, tremors, cognitive alterations, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A comparative approach to the differences between systemic toxicity and developmental neurotoxicity of organophosphates is critical to determine the degree to which multiple mechanisms of toxicity carry across different members of this class of insecticides. PAION expects that the lead will be tested for lack of neurotoxicity during 2006. One promising area of research into the causes of these diseases is their link with environmental neurotoxicity from exposure to these toxic heavy metals and chemicals, and the oxidative stress that results. |
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