Medical Term:
cardiotoxin
Pronunciation: kar′dē-ō-tok′sin
Definition:
- A poisonous glycoside with specific cardiac effects. For example, causes irreversible depolarization of cell membranes.
- Specifically, one of the toxic principles from cobra venom.
- Any substance that can cause heart damage with toxic doses.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
