latrotoxin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a group of neurotoxins found in the venom of spiders of the genus Latrodectus.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæt.ɹəˌtɒk.sɪn/ /ˌlæt.ɹəˈtɑk.sɪn/

Word forms

latrotoxin latrotoxins

Etymology

Blend of Latrodectus and toxin.

Related words

latroinsectotoxin latrodectism

Derived words

α-latrotoxin alpha-latrotoxin
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