Ricin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹaɪsɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ricin is a noun meaning (biochemistry, toxicology) An extremely toxic lectin extracted from the castor bean.
Meaning
(biochemistry, toxicology) An extremely toxic lectin extracted from the castor bean.
Example Sentences
It had to be one of three things: A hoax. Or anthrax, which meant I’d have to go on Cipro for a month. Or if it was ricin, I was dead, so bye-bye.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include immunotoxin, conjugate, conjugates, ricinine, ricinism, antiricin.
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