crotin

noun

cro·​tin ˈkrōt-ᵊn How to pronounce crotin (audio)
: a mixture of poisonous proteins found in the seeds of a small Asian tree (Croton tiglium) related to the spurges

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

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