toxophore

toxophore definition - medical

tox·o·phore (tŏkˈsə-fôrˌ)

noun
The chemical group of a toxin that produces the poisonous effect.

Related Forms:

  • tox·ophˈo·rous (tŏk-sŏfˈər-əs) adjective

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