saxitoxin (n)

n15020297

type n
lex_filenum 27
def a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides
def it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
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Hypernym neurotoxin, neurolysin
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Hyponym neurotoxin, neurolysin

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