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picrotoxin [‚pik·rə′täk·sən] (biochemistry) C30H34O13A poisonous, crystalline plant alkaloid found primarily inCocculus indicus; used as a stimulant and convulsant drug. Also known as cocculin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Administration of a drug called picrotoxin breaks down these rhythmic pulses in bee brains, the investigators report. |
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