Definitions

1. noun

A protein found in the venom of the corynascide wasp, responsible for its potent neurotoxic effects.

“The researcher isolated a compound called corycavidin from the venom of the corynascide wasp, which they believed could have potential therapeutic applications.”

2. proper noun

A genus of wasps in the family Vespidae, known for producing a potent neurotoxin.

“The species of wasp in the genus corycavidin are found primarily in tropical regions and are known for their aggressive behavior.”