ciguatoxin
ciguatoxin · ciguatoxins
Any of several closely related toxins, having a complex structure including a row of…Any of several closely related toxins, having a complex structure including a row of thirteen connected heterocyclic rings, produced by algae that are eaten by many fish; causes ciguatera poisoning in humans.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several closely related toxins, having a complex structure including a row of thirteen connected heterocyclic rings, produced by algae that are eaten by many fish; causes ciguatera poisoning in humans.
Origin
From ciguatera + toxin.From ciguatera + toxin.
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Forms
plural: ciguatoxins| Singular | ciguatoxin |
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