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ibotenic acid

Pronunciation: ī′bō-ten′ik as′id

Definition: Chemical similar to kainic acid extracted from poisonous mushroom species Amanita muscaria and A. pantherina (family Agaricaceae). It exhibits substantial neuroexcitatory properties and is used in neuropharmacologic research.

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