Biotoxin
Pronunciation: /ˈˌbaɪoʊˈtɑksən/
Biotoxin (noun)
- A poisonous substance made by living organisms, such as bacteria or animals, that can harm or kill people or animals.
- A toxin produced by microorganisms that may cause disease by damaging body cells or interfering with normal body functions.
Examples
- The lab studied a living-source poison from a small organism.
- Researchers warned that a living-source poison can spread through water.