bacterial toxin (Meaning)
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bacterial toxin (n)
any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells
Synonyms & Antonyms of bacterial toxin
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bacterial toxin Sentence Examples
- The bacterial toxin released by Clostridium difficile causes severe diarrhea.
- Tetanus is caused by a potent bacterial toxin produced by Clostridium tetani.
- The Vibrio cholerae bacterial toxin disrupts water and electrolyte balance in the intestines.
- Diphtheria is characterized by a thick, leathery membrane formed in the throat due to the bacterial toxin.
- Shiga toxin, produced by Shigella bacteria, damages blood vessel walls and kidneys.
- Exotoxins are bacterial toxins that are secreted and can cause systemic effects.
- Endotoxins are bacterial toxins that are associated with the cell wall and are released upon cell lysis.
- Bacterial toxins can enter the body through contaminated food, water, or wounds.
- Symptoms of bacterial toxin exposure can range from mild nausea to life-threatening organ damage.
- Proper food handling and vaccination can help prevent bacterial toxin-related illnesses.
FAQs About the word bacterial toxin
any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The bacterial toxin released by Clostridium difficile causes severe diarrhea.
Tetanus is caused by a potent bacterial toxin produced by Clostridium tetani.
The Vibrio cholerae bacterial toxin disrupts water and electrolyte balance in the intestines.
Diphtheria is characterized by a thick, leathery membrane formed in the throat due to the bacterial toxin.
