enterotoxin
/ˌɛntəroʊˈtɑksɪn/
noun
- A poisonous substance produced by bacteria in the intestines that can cause food poisoning or diarrhea.
- Scientists study enterotoxins to develop better treatments for foodborne illnesses.
- Staphylococcus aureus produces an enterotoxin that can make you sick if you eat contaminated food.
- The enterotoxin caused severe cramps and vomiting in everyone who ate the spoiled potato salad.
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