| NOUN | substance | botulismotoxin, botulin, botulinus toxin | potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism |
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| Meaning | potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon. | |
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| Synonyms | botulin, botulinus toxin | |
| Broader | bacterial toxin | Any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells |
| bioweapon, biological weapon, bioarm | Any weapon usable in biological warfare | |
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