"Toxicóforo" is a term frequently used in the field of medicine, specifically in toxicology. It refers to a structure or organism that is capable of producing or carrying toxins. This term is more commonly used in written contexts, such as scientific articles or textbooks.
Example sentences
El veneno de la serpiente es transportado a través de su toxicóforo.
The snake's venom is transported through its toxicóforo.
Los hongos pueden tener un órgano especializado llamado toxicóforo que produce toxinas.
Fungi can have a specialized organ called toxicóforo that produces toxins.
Idiomatic expressions
"Toxicóforo" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.
Etymology
The term "toxicóforo" comes from the fusion of two components: "tóxico" (toxin) and "foro" (to carry or produce).
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: portador de toxinas, productor de toxinas