cicutoxin

noun

cic·​u·​tox·​in ˌsik-yə-ˈtäk-sən, ˈsik-yə-ˌ How to pronounce cicutoxin (audio)
: an amorphous poisonous principle C19H26O3 in water hemlock, spotted cowbane, and related plants of the genus Cicuta

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“Cicutoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cicutoxin. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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