opilionine

/ɒpɪˈloʊɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of venom found in certain species of scorpions, especially in the genus Hottentotta.

“The opilionine venom from the Hottentotta saulcyi scorpion is highly toxic to humans.”

Synonyms

  • arachnid toxin
  • scorpion venom

Antonyms

  • harmless substance