sapotoxin

/ˌsapəˈtoʊksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxic compound found in certain plants of the genus Sapium, particularly the Sapium sebiferum.

“The researchers isolated a sapotoxin from the plant and studied its effects on the human body.”

Synonyms

  • poison
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • medication