latrotoxin

名词 n.
/ˈlæt.ɹəˌtɒk.sɪn/    /ˌlæt.ɹəˈtɑk.sɪn/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. 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.

词形变化

latrotoxins plural

词源

Blend of Latrodectus and toxin.
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