Grayanotoxin Definition
grāănə-tŏksĭn
noun
A neurotoxin found in the nectar of certain rhododendrons and related plants, such as some laurels of the genus Kalmia, and in unpasteurized honey produced from such nectar, and causing temporary effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and irregular heartbeat if ingested.
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Other Word Forms of Grayanotoxin
Noun
Singular:
grayanotoxin
Plural:
grayanotoxinsOrigin of Grayanotoxin
New Latin (Leucothoē) grayāna species name (after Asa Gray) toxin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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