<zoology> The family of true toads belonging to the order anura. The genera include bufo, ansonia, nectophrynoides, and atelopus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: bū-fon′ĭ-dē Definitions: 1. A family of toads with dermal glands that secrete several kinds of pharmacologically active substances that possess a cardiac action similar to that of digitalis. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=12698