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Snake venom

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venomnounAn animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.
reptilasenoun(biochemistry) An enzyme found in the venom of Bothrops snakes, with activity similar to thrombin.
latrotoxinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a group of neurotoxins found in the venom of spiders of the genus Latrodectus.
myotoxinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a family of small myotoxic peptides present in rattlesnake venom
adamalysinnoun(biochemistry) A zinc metalloproteinase present in the venom of rattlesnakes (Crotalus adamanteus)
poison glandnounAny specialized gland in some fishes and amphibians that secretes a mucus-like substance containing venomous or acrid material.
fibrolasenoun(biochemistry) fibrinolytic proteinase: a hydrolase enzyme found in the venom of the southern copperhead snake
venombinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a class of thrombin-like enzymes from snake venom.
hanatoxinnounAny of a group of toxins, present in the venom of funnel-web spiders, that target potassium channels
kurtoxinnounA polypeptide toxin, in the venom of the scorpion Parabuthus transvaalicus, that inactivates some ion channels
enterotoxinnoun(biochemistry) Any of several toxins produced by intestinal bacteria
zooagglutininnoun(biochemistry) An agglutinin protein present in some venoms
crotalasenoun(biochemistry) A snake venom enzyme that clots fibrinogen.
tetanospasminnounTetanus toxin.
rabies virusRabies virus, scientific name Rabies lyssavirus, is a neurotropic virus that causes rabies in animals, including humans.
palytoxinnounA marine toxin that can cause ciguatera.
salivanoun(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
conotoxinnoun(biochemistry, toxicology) A neurotoxic peptide isolated from the venom of a marine cone snail of genus Conus.
bloodmealnounA fertilizer, rich in nitrogen, made from dried blood.
fasciculinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a family of toxins, from the venom of the green mamba Dendroaspis angusticeps, that cause severe fasciculations.

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