cyclopamine

Etymology

From cyclops + -amine. So called for its ability to induce cyclopia in certain animals.

cyclopamine means A naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids and has the molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₂. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

A naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids and has the molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₂.