urotoxin

/ˌuːroʊˈtɑksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxin produced by a type of sea urchin’s spines, capable of causing pain and inflammation in humans.

“The beachgoer experienced severe pain after stepping on a sea urchin containing urotoxin.”

Synonyms

  • marine toxin
  • sea urchin toxin

Antonyms

  • beneficial substance
  • medicinal compound