zootoxin

• Substantivo que designa uma toxina produzida por animais, presente em seus fluidos biológicos ou secreções, como venenos de serpentes, aranhas e escorpiões, e que pode causar danos a outros organismos.

A noun referring to a toxin found in the bodily fluids of certain animals, which resembles bacterial toxins in its antigenic properties.

1. Animal toxinC1formalscientific

   A poisonous substance produced by certain animals, such as snakes, scorpions, or spiders, that can cause harm or illness.

   Zootoxina

   • The venom of a rattlesnake is a well-known zootoxin.
   • Scientists study zootoxins to develop antivenoms.
   • Certain fish produce zootoxins that can be dangerous if consumed.

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