Tetrodotoxin

**Definition:** An aminoperhydroquinazoline poison found mainly in the liver and ovaries of fishes in the order TETRAODONTIFORMES, which are eaten. The toxin causes paresthesia and paralysis through interference with neuromuscular conduction.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.633.100.786.910 - D23.946.580.910

**Synonyms:** - Fugu Toxin - Tarichatoxin - Tetradotoxin