lactenin

/ˈlæktɪnɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical toxin produced in the milk of some mammals, particularly cows, as a defense mechanism against predators.

“The researcher was studying the effects of lactenin on the immune system of newborn calves.”

Synonyms

  • antitoxin
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antibody
  • antivenom