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crotoxin
[ kroh-tok-sin ]
noun
- a toxin in the venom of the North American rattlesnake, Crotalus terrificus.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of crotoxin1
First recorded in 1915–20; blend of Crotalus (genus name) + toxin ( def )
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Crotoxin, a protein from the South American rattlesnake, though not yet approved for use, may one day be employed to treat cancers.
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Crotoxin seems particularly attracted to cancer cells.
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