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ryanodine

noun
ry·​an·​o·​dine | \ rīˈanəˌdēn, -də̇n\
plural -s

Definition of ryanodine

: a crystalline insecticidal alkaloid C25H35NO9 that is toxic to mammals and is obtained from the root and stem of the ryania

First Known Use of ryanodine

1948, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ryanodine

irregular from New Latin Ryania (genus name of Ryania speciosa) + English -ine

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