Definition of Ciguatoxin

1. Noun. (poison) Any of several closely related toxins, having a complex structure including a row of thirteen connected heterocyclic rings, produced by algae that are eaten by many fish; causes ciguatera poisoning in humans. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ciguatoxin

1. A toxin found in flesh of marine animals, especially some fishes, at some times, in some localities. It is probably of algal origin, causes paresthesia, gastrointestinal symptoms, neuromuscular blockade, and respiratory paralysis due to interference with membrane function. The poisoning is also called ciguatera. Chemical name: Ciguatoxin (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ciguatoxin

cigarillos
cigarless
cigarlike
cigarmaker
cigarmakers
cigarmaking
cigars
ciggie
ciggies
ciggy
cigs
ciguatera
ciguateras
ciguateratoxin
ciguateratoxins
ciguatoxin (current term)
ciguatoxins
cilantro
cilantros
cilastatin
cilastatin sodium
cilazapril
cilia
cilial
ciliary
ciliary arteries
ciliary artery
ciliary blepharitis
ciliary bodies
ciliary body

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