Concept information
Preferred term
Venoms
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Venom
Note
- general or unspecified only: prefer specifics; coordinate with the animal producing the venom but many specific precoordinated venom terms are available (AMPHIBIAN VENOMS; ARTHROPOD VENOMS; SNAKE VENOMS & its indentions, etc.)
Scope note
- Poisonous animal secretions forming fluid mixtures of many different enzymes, toxins, and other substances. These substances are produced in specialized glands and secreted through specialized delivery systems (nematocysts, spines, fangs, etc.) for disabling prey or predator.
In other languages
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Finnish
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eläimen myrkky
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eläinmyrkky
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eläinten myrkyt
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Swedish
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Djurgifter
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014688
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