picrotoxin

/ˈpɪkroʊtɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A naturally occurring toxin, found in Anamirta cocculus, that acts as a central nervous system depressant and GABA_A receptor antagonist.

“The researcher studied the effects of picrotoxin on the neural activity of the brain.”

Synonyms

  • neurotoxin
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • anesthetic
  • stimulant