Definition of amanitin
: a highly toxic peptide that is produced by the death cap and that selectively inhibits mammalian RNA polymerase
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The mushroom contains toxins known as amanitin, which damage liver cells.
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Origin and Etymology of amanitin
amanita + -in
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of amanitin
: a highly toxic cyclic peptide produced by the death cap that selectively inhibits mammalian RNA polymerase
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