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bu·fo·tox·in

n :  a toxic steroid C40H60N4O10 obtained from the skin glands of the common toad of Europe (Bufo vulgaris) that resembles digitalis in physiological activity and yields bufotalin on hydrolysis : also  :  any of several similar steroids from the secretions of other toads - compare BUFAGIN  .
 
 

 
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