ciguatoxin en · NOUN
Etymology
From ciguatera + toxin.
Meanings
- Any of several closely related toxins, having a complex structure including a row of thirteen connected heterocyclic rings, produced by algae that are eaten by many fish; causes ciguatera poisoning in humans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ciguatoxins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |