Cevadine

/ˈsɛvədɪn/ noun

A highly toxic alkaloid compound found in cevadilla and other plants of the Veratrum genus, historically used in medicine in tiny doses.

From 'cevadilla' plus the chemical suffix '-ine', identifying this as a specific alkaloid compound with potent pharmacological effects.

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