"Toxine" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Poisonous substance.
Toxicoses is another term for toxicosis. The prefix "toxo-" comes from the Greek word τóξ energ plays a part (meaning "bow, poisonous") and the suffix "-osis", which denotes a condition or disease.<br><br>Toxicosis refers to a condition caused by poisoning, especially due to the ingestion of substances like toxins, poisonous plants, mushrooms, or other harmful substances. It can also refer to conditions caused by hormone imbalance or other bodily imperfections.
Toxoglossa is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Colubridae. The name Toxoglossa is derived from the Greek words 'toks' meaning 'poison', 'glossa' meaning 'tongue' and the Latin suffix '-ana' which forms an adjective. It refers to the snake's toxic saliva.