exotoxic
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exotoxic — 1. Relating to an exotoxin. 2. Relating to the introduction of an exogenous poison or toxin. * * * exo·tox·ic (ekґso tok″sik) [exo + toxic] pertaining to or produced by an exotoxin … Medical dictionary
exotoxic — adj. of a toxin released by a microorganism (Chemistry) … English contemporary dictionary
exotoxic — exo·toxic … English syllables
exotoxic — |eksə+ adjective Etymology: exotoxin + ic : of, relating to, or acting as an exotoxin * * * exotoxˈic adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑exo … Useful english dictionary
exotoxin — exotoxic, adj. /ek soh tok sin/, n. Biochem. a soluble toxin excreted by a microorganism. Cf. endotoxin. [1915 20; EXO + TOXIN] * * * ▪ biochemistry a poisonous substance secreted by certain bacteria. In their purest form they are the most… … Universalium
Protease — This article is about the structure and properties of proteolytic enzymes. For medical, surgical and related applications of several proteases, see Proteases (medical and related uses). A protease (also termed peptidase or proteinase) is any… … Wikipedia
endotoxic — adjective Of, related to, or caused by an endotoxin. See Also: exotoxic … Wiktionary
exotoxin — noun Any toxin secreted by a microorganism into the surrounding environment. See Also: endotoxin, exotoxic … Wiktionary
