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neurotoxicity

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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.
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