batrachotoxin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βάτραχος (bátrakhos, “frog”) + toxin.
Meanings
- (uncountable) An extremely neurotoxic and cardiotoxic steroidal alkaloid found in poison dart frogs.
- (countable) Any one of a group of extremely neurotoxic and cardiotoxic steroidal alkaloids found in poison dart frogs, Melyridae beetles, and certain birds.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| batrachotoxins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |