microcystin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Microcystis, from which the toxin was first isolated, + -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of a class of cyclic oligopeptide hepatotoxins produced by cyanobacteria
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microcystins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
nodularin · anatoxin · saxitoxin
Translations (1)
fi mikrokystiini (type of hepatotoxin)