hemotoxins
/ˌhiːməˈtɑːksɪnz/
noun
- Plural of hemotoxin; poisonous substances that destroy red blood cells or interfere with blood clotting.
- Researchers are studying hemotoxins from snake venom to develop new blood-thinning medications.
- Different species of vipers produce various hemotoxins that affect their prey in distinct ways.
- The lab analyzed the hemotoxins found in the venom of several tropical snakes.