Toxicogenic
- Pronunciation
- /to-sik-o-JEN-ik/
- Category
- Physiology
- Singular
- Toxicogenic
- Plural
- Toxicogenics
Definition
Relating to the production of toxins by living organisms.
Etymology
From Greek 'toxikon' meaning 'poison' and 'genikos' meaning 'producing'.
Example
Many species of toxicogenic insects, such as assassin bugs, inject toxins into their prey.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Toxicogenic insects often possess specialized structures for toxin production and delivery.