👉 Neurotoxicity is a term used to describe an increase in a substance's toxicity, resulting from exposure to it. It refers specifically to the harmful effects that a substance can have on the nervous system, as well as any other organs or body systems that are affected by its presence. In the context of environmental toxins, neurotoxicity may refer to the accumulation of toxic substances in the body and the disruption of normal functions caused by these substances. For example, exposure to heavy metals like