Meaning of TOXIN
| Pronunciation: | | 'tâksin
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| | Definition: | | [n] a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species |
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| | See Also: | | animal toxin, bacterial toxin, cytotoxin, endotoxin, exotoxin, neurolysin, neurotoxin, phytotoxin, plant toxin, poison, poisonous substance, zootoxin | |
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| | Definition: | |  Toxin
When Dr. Kim Regis takes his young son out for a burger at the local fast-food joint, he has no idea what`s in store. He`s shocked and devastated when his son dies hours later as a result of E. coli poisoning. Is Kim`s son simply the victim of a chance outbreak? Kim doesn`t think so. With the help of his ex-wife, Kim follows the trail of deceit and corruption to stop the poisonings before more innocent people die. more details ... |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Tox"in\, Toxine \Tox"ine\, n. [Gr. toxiko`n. See {Toxic}.
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A poisonous product formed by pathogenic bacteria
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| | Definition: | | A poisonous substance. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | General term for any poisonous substance. |
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