exotoxin
/ˈɛksoʊˌtɑksɪn/
noun
- A poisonous substance released by a living bacterium into its environment, which can cause disease in humans and animals.
- Tetanus is caused by an exotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.
- The scientist isolated the exotoxin to develop a new vaccine.
- Some bacteria release exotoxins that damage nerve cells, leading to paralysis.
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