zootoxin

[zoh-uh-tok-sin] /ˌzoʊ əˈtɒk sɪn/

noun

any toxin of animal origin, as a snake or scorpion venom, or serum produced by means of such toxin.

Origin

1975-80; zoo- + toxin

British Dictionary definitions for zootoxin

/ˌzəʊəˈtɒksɪn/

noun

a toxin, such as snake venom, that is produced by an animal Compare phytotoxin

Derived Forms

zootoxic, adjective

zootoxin in Medicine

zootoxin zo·o·tox·in (zō'ə-tŏk'sĭn)
n.
A toxin of animal origin.