venom-mediated paralysis

Term ID

GO:0044616

Synonyms

• envenomation resulting in paralysis in another organism
• modulation of relaxation of muscle in another organism
• modulation of relaxation of muscle in other organism
• regulation of relaxation of muscle in other organism

Definition

A process in which an organism induces paralysis in another organism via the action of a venom. Paralysis is the loss of the ability to voluntarily control muscles. This can occur by blocking nerve signals at the neuromuscular junction or by directly interfering with muscle contraction. (2)

References

Ontology

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