cyclopamine
A naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum…A naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids and has the molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₂.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids and has the molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₂.
Origin
From cyclops + -amine. So called for its ability to induce cyclopia in certain animals.From cyclops + -amine. So called for its ability to induce cyclopia in certain animals.
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Lessons for this word
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