cyclopamine

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noun

A naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids and has the molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₂.

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Meanings

nouncyclopamine (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids and has the molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₂.

Origin

From cyclops + -amine. So called for its ability to induce cyclopia in certain animals.

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