Bufidin

/ˈbjuːfɪdɪn/ noun

A chemical compound or alkaloid derived from toads of the genus Bufo, used in research or traditional medicine.

From 'Bufo' (the genus of true toads) plus the chemical suffix '-idin' or '-idine,' indicating a nitrogen-containing organic compound related to toad secretions.

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