cycasin

noun

cy·​ca·​sin ˈsī-kə-sən 

: a glucoside C₈H₁₆N₂O₇ that occurs in cycads and results in toxic and carcinogenic effects when introduced into mammals

Examples of cycasin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While every part of this is plant is toxic and pets should not come into contact with one at all, the seeds contain a larger amount of the toxin, cycasin, than other parts of the plant. —Traci Howerton, NOLA.com, 7 Oct. 2020

For says there’s a compound in the plant called cycasin that can cause liver necrosis. —Cathy M. Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, 6 Sep. 2019

All parts of the plant contain a neurotoxin called cycasin, which can be deadly – even in tiny amounts – to dogs and cats. —Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 14 Mar. 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Cycas cycad + International Scientific Vocabulary -in entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1965, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cycasin

noun

cy·​ca·​sin ˈsī-kə-sən 

: a glucoside C₈H₁₆N₂O₇ that occurs in cycads and results in toxic and carcinogenic effects when introduced into mammals