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bu·fa·gin

n :  a toxic steroid C24H34O5 obtained from the poisonous secretion of a skin gland on the back of the neck of a large toad (Bufo marinus) that resembles digitalis in physiological activity : also  :  any of several similar substances from secretions of other toads - compare BUFOTOXIN  .
 
 

 
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