释义 |
tetrodotoxin|ˌtɛtrədəʊˈtɒksɪn| [a. G. tetrodotoxin (Y. Tahara 1911, in Biochem. Zeitschr. XXX. 263), f. tetrodon + toxin.] A poisonous substance found in the ovaries of certain fish of the family Tetraodontidæ.
1911Jrnl. Chem. Soc. C. ii. 133 Tetrodotoxin is neither acid nor base, and yields on hydrolysis a base and a crystalline substance. 1938Chem. Abstr. XXXII. 8582 The toxic action of tetrodotoxin is decreased by vitacamphor, coramine,..and cardiazol. 1965New Scientist 18 Feb. 442/3 As deadly as tetrodotoxin from the Japanese globe or ‘puffer’ fish. 1977Lancet 24/31 Dec. 1331/1 The electrical and mechanical consequences of stimulation are prevented by tetrodotoxin. |