ergotoxine

/ɛrɡəˈtɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxic alkaloid compound found in the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea, which can cause a range of symptoms and health issues.

“The researchers studied the effects of ergotoxine on the human body and discovered some alarming results.”

Synonyms

  • Claviceps purpurea toxin
  • ergot alkaloid

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • remedy