bufotoxin
/buːfoʊˈtɒksɪn/Definitions
1. noun
A toxic protein found in the skin of the Colorado River toad, Bufo alvarius, and other species of toad.
“The bufotoxin in the toad’s skin was used by indigenous people to hunt small prey.”
2. noun
A type of toxin found in some toads, characterized by its bufanolide structure.
“Bufotoxins have been studied for their potential medical applications.”