The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word NEUROTOXIN
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The straight part
We know that "Nerve poison" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nerve poison = neurotoxin.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NEUROTOXIN mean?
NEUROTOXIN noun- A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety.