latrotoxin
UK/ˈlæt.ɹəˌtɒk.sɪn/US/ˌlæt.ɹəˈtɑk.sɪn/
latrotoxin noun: any of a group of neurotoxins found in the venom of spiders of the genus Latrodectus.
Noun
latrotoxin (plural latrotoxins)
- Any of a group of neurotoxins found in the venom of spiders of the genus Latrodectus.
- The black widow spider injects a neurotoxin called α-latrotoxin in its venom, which causes the release of acetylcholine and catecholamines at the neuromuscular junction.2007, Melissa A. Bogle, “5: Bites and Stings”, in Kenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey T. S. Hsu, editors, Manual of Dermatologic Therapeutics, page 37
- At present, seven different latrotoxins have been isolated from the venom of L. tredecimguttatus.2011, Graham M. Nicholson, “Chapter 54: Spider Venom Peptides”, in Abba J. Kastin, editor, Handbook of Biologically Active Peptides, page 377
Forms of latrotoxin
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Origin of latrotoxin
Blend of Latrodectus and toxin.
Words formed from latrotoxin
- α-latrotoxin
- alpha-latrotoxin
Questions about latrotoxin
- What does latrotoxin mean?
- Latrotoxin means any of a group of neurotoxins found in the venom of spiders of the genus Latrodectus.
- What part of speech is latrotoxin?
- Latrotoxin is a noun.
- How do you pronounce latrotoxin?
- Latrotoxin is pronounced /ˈlæt.ɹəˌtɒk.sɪn/ (UK).
- What is the plural of latrotoxin?
- The plural of latrotoxin is latrotoxins.
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