toxins (Meaning)
toxins
a substance produced by a living organism (as a bacterium) that is very poisonous to other organisms and that usually causes antibody formation compare antitoxin, a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation, a colloidal proteinaceous poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation
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a substance produced by a living organism (as a bacterium) that is very poisonous to other organisms and that usually causes antibody formation compare antito
poisons, venoms, toxics, diseases, viruses,pesticides, toxicants, herbicides, germicides, cancers
antivenoms, cures,antidotes,antivenins, mithridates, elixirs, cure-alls,panaceas
The plant releases toxins that deter herbivores from consuming it.
Industrial waste can contaminate water sources with harmful toxins.
Certain mushrooms contain toxins that can cause severe illness or even death.
The body's immune system helps neutralize toxins ingested through food or the environment.
