Definition of toxin Toxin
/tɑˈksʌn/ - [taksun] - tox•in
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NounPlural: toxins |
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| toxin - a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species | ||
| poisonous substance, toxicant, poison anything that harms or destroys; "the poison of fascism" | ||
| ricin, ricin toxin a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon; "one milligram of ricin can kill an adult" | ||
| animal toxin, zootoxin a toxin resembling bacterial toxins in its antigenic properties that is found in the fluids of certain animals | ||
| bacterial toxin any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells | ||
| cytotoxin any substance that has a toxic effect on cells | ||
| endotoxin a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die | ||
| exotoxin a toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium | ||
| hepatotoxin any toxin that affects the liver | ||
| nephrotoxin any toxin that affects the kidneys | ||
| neurolysin, neurotoxin any toxin that affects neural tissues | ||
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- toxin (n.)
Alt. of Toxine
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toxin
A substance that may present a risk or injury to health or the environment.
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🔤- toxin, noun, singular of toxins.
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