noun
- A toxic glucoside compound found in cycad plants that can cause neurological damage if ingested.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Cycasin is the primary toxic agent in cycad seeds and nuts.
- Consumption of cycad flour contaminated with cycasin has been linked to neurological disorders in some populations.
- The cycasin content in cycad plants varies depending on the species and growing conditions.
- Researchers have studied cycasin to understand its mechanism of neurotoxicity.