zootoxin

Definitions of zootoxin
  1. noun
    a toxin resembling bacterial toxins in its antigenic properties that is found in the fluids of certain animals
    synonyms: animal toxin
    see moresee less
    types:
    venom
    toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
    kokoi venom
    a potent neurotoxin found in a particular frog
    snake venom
    venom secreted by certain snakes
    type of:
    toxin
    a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘zootoxin'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family