zygadenine

/zaiˈgædɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a purine alkaloid found in the seeds of Zygadenus venenosus, a plant that is toxic to humans and animals.

“The researchers isolated zygadenine and other alkaloids from the seeds of Zygadenus venenosus for further study.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • purine alkaloid