# batrachotoxin

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An extremely neurotoxic and cardiotoxic steroidal alkaloid found in poison dart frogs.
2. Any one of a group of extremely neurotoxic and cardiotoxic steroidal alkaloids found in poison dart frogs, Melyridae beetles, and certain birds.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek βάτραχος (bátrakhos, “frog”) + toxin.

## Source
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