toxophil

English

Alternative forms

• toxophile

Etymology

From toxo- +‎ -phil.

Adjective

toxophil (comparative more toxophil, superlative most toxophil)

1. (biology) Having an affinity with an organic poison (toxin).
2. (biology) In harmony with a toxin.

Usage notes

• usually said of an organism which produces or otherwise benefits from a poison

Related terms

• toxalbumin
• toxemia
• toxic
• toxicant
• toxicology
• toxicosis

See also

• symbiotic