Epsilon Toxin (Noun)
Meaning
A bacterial toxin produced by clostridium perfringens; causes intense abdominal cramps and diarrhea that begins 8-22 hours after consumption of foods containing large numbers of these bacteria.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Epsilon toxin is a potent bacterial toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms in humans.
- The epsilon toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens is responsible for the intense abdominal cramps and diarrhea associated with food poisoning caused by this bacterium.
- Symptoms of epsilon toxin poisoning typically begin 8-22 hours after consumption of contaminated food and can range from mild to severe.
- Epsilon toxin is highly toxic and can cause significant damage to the intestinal lining, leading to severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
- Ingestion of large numbers of Clostridium perfringens bacteria can lead to the production of epsilon toxin, resulting in severe gastrointestinal illness.