abrin
[ ey-brin ]
/ ˈeɪ brɪn /
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noun
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.
Nearby words
abreaction, abreast, abri, abridge, abridgment, abrin, abristle, abroach, abroad, abrogate, abrogation
Origin of abrin
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Examples from the Web for abrin
Abrin, or Abrine, a poisonous substance, being the active principle in the seeds of Abrus precatorius (see Abrus).