Sentido | A poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species. |
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Sinónimo | toxinas |
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Específico | citotoxina | Any substance that has a toxic effect on cells |
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endotoxina | A toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die |
exotoxina | A toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium |
fitotoxina | Any substance produced by plants that is similar in its properties to extracellular bacterial toxin |
hepatotoxina | Any toxin that affects the liver |
nefrotoxina | Any toxin that affects the kidneys |
neurotoxina | Any toxin that affects neural tissues |
ricina | A toxic protein extracted from castor beans |
toxina bacteriana | Any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells |
General | ponzoña, tósigo, toxina, veneno | Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism |
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Inglés | toxin |
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Catalán | toxina |
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Adjetivo | tóxica, tóxico | Of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison |
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