conquinamine

/kɒnˈkwiːnɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxic alkaloid found in certain species of Conus snail, used as a reference compound for studying the properties of other conotoxins.

“The research team isolated conchinine from the Conus snail and studied its effects on the nervous system.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • conotoxin

Antonyms

  • neurotransmitter
  • protein