toxin
tox·in
noun \ˈtäk-sən\Definition of TOXIN
: a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation
Examples of TOXIN
- the toxin in scorpion venom
- <read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases>
Origin of TOXIN
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1886
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