hypoglycin en · NOUN
Etymology
From hypoglycemia + -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A toxic organic compound related to lycine, found in Blighia sapida (ackee fruit), causing hypoglycemia, and responsible for Jamaican vomiting sickness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypoglycins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |