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toxin
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/tuˈʃinɐ/to·xi·na
Definition
1A poisonous substance produced by living organisms such as bacteria, plants, or animals.
Usage examples
“Botulinum toxin is one of the most lethal substances known.”
“Some toxins can cause severe damage to the nervous system.”
Common combinations
bacterial toxinproduce toxinseliminate toxinstoxin effect