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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal anatomy
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. animal anatomy
  5. bodily secretions and exudates
  6. venoms
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal anatomy
  5. bodily secretions and exudates
  6. venoms
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal anatomy
  5. bodily secretions and exudates
  6. venoms
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. anatomy and morphology
  4. animal anatomy
  5. bodily secretions and exudates
  6. venoms
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. anatomy and morphology
  4. animal anatomy
  5. bodily secretions and exudates
  6. venoms

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venoms

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Definition

  • Information Poisonous animal secretions forming fluid mixtures of many different enzymes, toxins, and other substances. These substances are produced in specialized glands and secreted through specialized delivery systems (nematocysts, spines, fangs, etc.) for disabling prey or predator.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

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