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phototoxin

American  
[foh-tuh-tok-sin] / ˈfoʊ təˌtɒk sɪn /

noun

  1. Biochemistry. a plant toxin causing an allergic reaction when touched or eaten by a susceptible person or animal subsequently exposed to sunlight.

Etymology

Origin of phototoxin

photo- + toxin

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