toxin

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A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms, especially bacteria or plants.

• Botulinum toxin is one of the most poisonous substances known.
• The bacteria release a toxin that causes food poisoning.
• Snake venom contains various toxins that affect the nervous system.
• Industrial runoff introduced a persistent toxin into the watershed, prompting environmental agencies to issue fishing advisories for surrounding lakes.
• Researchers isolated a novel toxin from tropical frogs that shows promise as a pharmaceutical compound for treating chronic pain.
• The liver plays a crucial role in filtering harmful substances, but chronic exposure to any toxin can overwhelm its capacity.

Eş anlamlılar: poison, venom, contaminant, pollutant

Zıt anlamlılar: antidote, antitoxin, cure