TETRODOTOXIN
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Tetrodotoxin.
Tetrodotoxin - as a noun
A powerful neurotoxin found in the ovaries of pufferfish
Example Sentences
"The accumulation of tetrodotoxin in the pufferfish makes it highly poisonous."
"Scientists have been studying the effects of tetrodotoxin on the nervous system."
"The blockage of sodium channels is one of the mechanisms by which tetrodotoxin acts."
"Exposure to tetrodotoxin can lead to paralysis and, in severe cases, death."
"The extraction of tetrodotoxin from pufferfish requires specialized knowledge and equipment."
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Is TETRODOTOXIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tetrodotoxin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TETRODOTOXIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
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Valid WordTETRODOTOXIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
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