Toxin
Pronunciation : Tox"in, Tox"ine
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr.Toxic. ]
Definition : Defn: A poisonous product formed by pathogenic bacteria, as a toxic proteid or poisonous ptomaine.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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