bufogenins
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steroid — /stear oyd, ster /, Biochem. n. 1. any of a large group of fat soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action. adj. 2. Also, steroidal /sti royd l, ste /. pertaining to or … Universalium
Representative crinotoxic animals — ▪ Table Representative crinotoxic animals* name and distribution toxic principle toxic effects and comments Sponges red moss (Microciona prolifera); eastern United States coastal waters unknown contact with the sponge produces a chemical… … Universalium
bufagins — A group of steroids (bufanolides) in the venom of a family of toads (Bufonidae) having a digitalislike action upon the heart; cardiac glycosides having a six membered lactone. SEE ALSO: bufotoxins. SYN: bufagenins … Medical dictionary
