2. (Med.)
Defn: Any toxic agent whose action is mainly directed to the great nerve centers.
Note: Neurotic as a class include all those poisons whose mains action is upon the brain and spinal cord. They may be divided three orders: (a) Cerebral neurotics, or those which affect the brain only. (b) Spinal neurotics, or tetanics, those which affect the spinal cord. (c) Cerebro-spinal neurotics, or those which affect both brain and spinal cord.
NEUROTOME
Neu"ro*tome, n. Etym: [See Neurotomy.]
1. An instrument for cutting or dissecting nerves.
2. (Anat.)
Defn: A neuromere.
NEUROTOMICAL
Neu`ro*tom"ic*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to neurotomy.
NEUROTOMIST
Neu*rot"o*mist, n.