noun
bee venom; bee poison
Refers to the toxic substance injected by bees when they sting. Used in medical, biological, and everyday contexts.
蜂毒はアレルギー反応を引き起こすことがある。
Bee venom can cause allergic reactions.
蜂毒の成分が化粧品に使われることもある。
Components of bee venom are sometimes used in cosmetics.
Compound of 蜂 (はち, 'bee') and 毒 (どく, 'poison'). The reading is straightforward on'yomi for both characters.