cytotoxin

/ˌsaɪt̬oʊˈtɑks(ə)n/
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Definitions of cytotoxin
  1. noun
    any substance that has a toxic effect on cells
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    types:
    enterotoxin
    a cytotoxin specific for the cells of the intestinal mucosa
    staphylococcal enterotoxin
    a soluble exotoxin produced by some strains of staphylococcus; a cause of food poisoning
    type of:
    toxin
    a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
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