procyonine

/ˌproʊsaɪˈɒnɪn, ˌproʊsaɪˈɒnaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance, especially a hormone or a type of chemical, that is secreted by the procyonid genus, such as a raccoon, or an animal-like compound.

“The researchers isolated a procyonine from the raccoon’s liver that could have medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • procyonid
  • raccoon hormone

Antonyms

  • human hormone
  • non-animal compound