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toxin

nounfemininetécnico/tuˈʃinɐ/medium

to·xi·na

Definition

A poisonous substance produced by living organisms such as bacteria, plants, or animals.
Botulinum toxin is one of the most lethal substances known.
Some toxins can cause severe damage to the nervous system.
Common collocations
bacterial toxinproduce toxinseliminate toxinstoxin effect

Etymology

Do francês 'toxine', do grego 'toxikon' (veneno para flechas).

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