cyanotoxin en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κῠᾰ́νεος (kŭắneos)der. English cyano- Ancient Greek τοξῐκός (toxĭkós) Ancient Greek τοξικόν (toxikón)der. Latin toxicum English -in English toxin English cyanotoxin From cyano- + toxin.
Meanings
- Any of several types of toxins produced by the cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cyanotoxins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
nodularin (toxins produced by cyanobacteria) · microcystin (toxins produced by cyanobacteria) · cylindrospermopsin (toxins produced by cyanobacteria) · anatoxin (toxins produced by cyanobacteria) · lyngbyatoxin (toxins produced by cyanobacteria) · saxitoxin (toxins produced by cyanobacteria)