bothropic

/bɒˈθɒr.pɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a type of snake venom found in the tropical regions of Central and South America

“The hospital warned of the potential dangers of bothropic snake bites in the region.”

2. noun

a type of snake venom found in the tropical regions of Central and South America

“The researcher studied the properties of bothropic venom in her latest paper.”

Synonyms

  • hemotoxic
  • neurotoxic
  • venomous

Antonyms

  • harmless
  • non-toxic