zootoxin
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zootoxin
(ˌzəʊəˈtɒksɪn)n
(Biochemistry) a toxin, such as snake venom, that is produced by an animal. Compare phytotoxin
ˌzooˈtoxic adj
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Noun | 1. | ![]() toxin - a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species venom - toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions) |
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zo·o·tox·in
n. zootoxina, sustancia venenosa que procede de un animal como el veneno de la serpiente.
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