definitions

zootoxin

[ zoh-uh-tok-sin ]
/ ˌzoʊ əˈtɒk sɪn /

noun

any toxin of animal origin, as a snake or scorpion venom, or serum produced by means of such toxin.

Nearby words

zoosterol, zoot suit, zoot suiter, zootechnics, zootomy, zootoxin, zooty, zooxanthella, zophar, zophorus, zora

Origin of zootoxin

First recorded in 1975–80; zoo- + toxin
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British Dictionary definitions for zootoxin

zootoxin

/ (ˌzəʊəˈtɒksɪn) /

noun

a toxin, such as snake venom, that is produced by an animalCompare phytotoxin

Derived Forms

zootoxic, adjective
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Medicine definitions for zootoxin

zootoxin

[ zō′ə-tŏk′sĭn ]

n.

A toxin of animal origin.
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