ergotoxine

English

/ɜːɡəˈtɒksiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) A mixture of alkaloids (ergocristine, ergocornine and ergocryptine) identified in ergot, formerly believed to be a single compound.

Etymology

Affix from English ergot + English toxin.

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toxin

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