Toxophil

Alternative forms

• toxophile

Origin

- + toxo + -.

Full definition of toxophil

Adjective

1. (biology) Having an affinity with an organic poison (toxin).
2. (biology) In harmony with a toxin.

Usage notes

usually said of an organism which produces or otherwise benefits from a poison

Related terms

• toxalbumin
• toxemia
• toxic
• toxicant
• toxicology
• toxicosis