Vanillotoxin
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Vanillotoxin (pronounced: va-nil-lo-tox-in) is a type of toxin that is derived from the Vanilla plant. It is a potent neurotoxin that can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, and seizures.
Etymology
The term "Vanillotoxin" is derived from the Latin word "Vanilla", which refers to the plant from which it is derived, and the Greek word "toxikon", which means "poison".
Related Terms
- Toxin: A poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms.
- Neurotoxin: A toxin that specifically damages the nervous system.
- Vanilla: A genus of orchids and the source of the vanillotoxin.
- Nausea: A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.
- Vomiting: The forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.
- Seizures: Changes in the brain's electrical activity that can cause dramatic, noticeable symptoms or even no symptoms at all.
See Also
- Vanillin: The primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean.
- Vanilloid: A type of compound that is found in the Vanilla plant and is related to vanillotoxin.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vanillotoxin
- Wikipedia's article - Vanillotoxin
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