English word chlorotoxin comes from English toxin, English chloro- ((chemistry) Containing chlorine.. Green in color.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| toxin | English (eng) | A toxic or poisonous substance produced by the biological processes of biological organisms. |
| chloro- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Containing chlorine.. Green in color. |
| chlorotoxin | English (eng) | A 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). It blocks small-conductance chloride channels. |