How to pronounce“phorbols”in English

See, phorbols mimic the action of diacylglycerol — a fatty molecule your body uses in a number of ways, including to activate an enzyme called protein kinase C, or PKC for short.

Manchineels have phorbols everywhere, which is why you shouldn’t touch any part of them.

Or, I should say, phorbols.

Oh, and here’s a not-so-fun fact: Phorbols are very soluble in water, so it’s not a good idea to stand under a Manchineel when it’s raining, either.