grayanotoxin

American  

[grey-an-uh-tok-sin] / greɪˈæn əˌtɒk sɪn /

noun

1. a toxin found in the nectar of some species of rhododendron and other plants of the family Ericaceae and in food made from their nectar, as unpasteurized honey, poisonous to humans and animals.

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Example Sentences

Having said that, grayanotoxin poisoning, though rare, is no joke, so I asked Dr Tatlı for advice.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2022

There, native species of rhododendron flowers produce a potent neurotoxin called grayanotoxin, which can affect the nerves, heart and respiratory system.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2022