noun
fugu poison; tetrodotoxin
Refers to the potent neurotoxin found in pufferfish (fugu), specifically tetrodotoxin. Used in culinary, medical, and toxicological contexts.
See also: テトロドトキシン
フグ毒は適切に処理しないと命に関わる。
Fugu poison can be fatal if not properly handled.
フグ毒の主成分はテトロドトキシンである。
The main component of fugu poison is tetrodotoxin.
Compound of フグ (fugu, 'pufferfish') and 毒 (doku, 'poison'). The word directly describes the toxin associated with fugu.