Bacterial Toxin (Noun)
Meaning
Any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The bacterial toxin produced by the infected wound caused severe tissue damage and required immediate medical attention.
- Researchers studied the structure and function of the bacterial toxin responsible for the cholera outbreak.
- Exposure to the bacterial toxin led to a severe inflammatory response and respiratory distress.
- The new vaccine targeted the bacterial toxin produced by the bacteria, providing immunity against infection.
- Scientists isolated the bacterial toxin from the contaminated food source and identified it as the cause of the outbreak.