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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.

Synonyms

  • Clostridium Perfringens Epsilon Toxin
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