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amanitins

|a-ma-ni-tins|

/ˌæməˈnaɪtɪnz/

(amanitin)

toxic mushroom peptide

Base Form	Plural
amanitin	amanitins

Etymology

Etymology Information

'amanitin' originates from the genus name 'Amanita', which is derived from the Greek word 'amanitai', referring to a type of fungus.

Historical Evolution

The term 'amanitin' was coined in the 20th century to describe the toxic compounds found in Amanita mushrooms.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred specifically to the toxic compounds in Amanita mushrooms, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

amanitins are a group of highly toxic peptides found in certain mushrooms, particularly those of the genus Amanita.

Amanitins are responsible for the severe toxicity of the death cap mushroom.

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Last updated: 2025/07/07 23:06