Ciguatoxin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ciguatoxin is a noun meaning (toxicology) Any of several closely related toxins, having a complex structure including a row of thirteen connected heterocyclic rings, produced by algae that are eaten by many fish; causes ciguatera poisoning in humans.
Meaning
(toxicology) Any of several closely related toxins, having a complex structure including a row of thirteen connected heterocyclic rings, produced by algae that are eaten by many fish; causes ciguatera poisoning in humans.
Word Forms
- ciguatoxins
Synonyms for ciguatoxin
Depending on context, synonyms include ciguateratoxin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cicutoxin, isocicutoxin, cinchotoxine, cyanotoxin, gambiertoxin, ginkgotoxin.
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