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