cyclopamine
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
cyclops + -amine. So called for its ability to induce cyclopia in certain animals.
Noun[edit]
cyclopamine (uncountable)
- A naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids and has the molecular formula C27H41NO2.
Usage notes[edit]
- Not to be confused with ciclopramine.