BOTULINUS TOXIN
\bˈɒtjʊlˌɪnəs tˈɒksɪn], \bˈɒtjʊlˌɪnəs tˈɒksɪn], \b_ˈɒ_t_j_ʊ_l_ˌɪ_n_ə_s t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\
Definitions of BOTULINUS TOXIN
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon
By Princeton University
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Botulinum toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is considered the most powerful neurotoxin ever discovered. Botulinum toxin causes Botulism poisoning, a serious and life-threatening illness in humans and animals.
By Henry Campbell Black
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