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).