tocokinin
/tɒkoʊkɪnɪn/Definitions
1. noun
A type of venom from a cone snail, capable of causing intense pain.
“Researchers discovered a new type of peptide derived from tocokinin, which could potentially be used in pain management.”
2. verb
To inject or introduce a toxin, typically referring to the venom from a cone snail.
“The scientist was accused of tocokinin a colleague’s test subject, causing it unnecessary pain.”