abrin

American  

[ey-brin] / ˈeɪ brɪn /

noun

1. a highly poisonous protein found in the seeds of the rosary pea: inhibits protein synthesis, causing symptoms such as internal bleeding, intestinal upset, and irritation of mucous membranes.

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Etymology

Origin of abrin

1880–85; < Abr(us precatorius), scientific name of the rosary pea + -in ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Southwark Crown Court heard abrin is "much more poisonous" than Ricin.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2014

Immunity of the same nature can be acquired in the same way against snake and scorpion poisons, and against certain vegetable toxins, e.g. ricin, abrin, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" by Various

Ricin and abrin are vegetable protein toxins of enormous potency and exert a narcotic action.

From The Treasure-Train by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)