neuridine

/nuːrɪdiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of alkaloid, specifically a derivative of nicotine found in the plant Nicotiana glauca, and a potential neurotoxin.

“The researchers studied the effects of neuridine on the nervous system in laboratory animals.”

Synonyms

  • nicotine derivative
  • nicotinoid

Antonyms

  • neuroprotectant