exotoxic
/ˌɛksoʊˈtɑksɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by an exotoxin, a poisonous substance released by certain bacteria into their surroundings.
- The lab is studying the exotoxic effects of the bacteria on human cells.
- Exotoxic bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus can cause serious illness even in small amounts.
- The patient's severe symptoms were due to an exotoxic infection from contaminated food.
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