necrotoxin
noun
nec·ro·tox·in
ˈnek-rə-ˌtäk-sən 
: a substance produced by some bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus which destroys tissue cells
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“Necrotoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/necrotoxin. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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