noun
- toxic compounds found in certain plants that act as nervous system stimulants and convulsants
Usage: biochemistry; pharmacology
Examples
- Picrotoxins are extracted from the seeds of Anamirta cocculus.
- The researcher studied the effects of picrotoxins on neural activity.
- Picrotoxins block certain neurotransmitter receptors in the brain.
- Traditional fish poisons often contain picrotoxins.
- The laboratory analyzed plant samples for picrotoxins content.
- Picrotoxins can cause seizures in high concentrations.