Associations to the word «Saxitoxin»

Wiktionary

SAXITOXIN, noun. A neurotoxin, produced by some dinoflagellates, that can accumulate in mollusks and cause subsequent food poisoning in humans

Dictionary definition

SAXITOXIN, noun. A powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans.

Wise words

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