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No, the scientific field uses it differently than the layman. Neurotoxic to a scientist means “can have negative impact to neuron function, whether temporary o
by refurb 4y ago
No, the scientific field uses it differently than the layman.
Neurotoxic to a scientist means “can have negative impact to neuron function, whether temporary or permanent”.
The layman thinks neurotoxic means “kills your brain cells”.
- bowsamic 4y agoWhat makes you think any of us were using the lay definition?
- refurb 4y agoBecause if someone said “opioids are neurotoxic” from a scientific definition, it’s stating the obvious.
- eurasiantiger 4y agoBoth definitions are correct. From Wikipedia: > Neurotoxicity is a form of toxicity in which a biological, chemical, or physical agent produces an adverse effect on the structure or function of the central and/or peripheral nervous system. It occurs when exposure to a substance – specifically, a neurotoxin or neurotoxicant– alters the normal activity of the nervous system in such a way as to cause permanent or reversible damage to nervous tissue. Brain cells getting killed is a normal process, you could call it pruning. Cells grow back, you know!