noun
- poisonous substances produced by living organisms, especially bacteria, plants, or animals
Usage: scientific; plural form of biotoxin
Examples
- Marine biotoxins can accumulate in shellfish and cause food poisoning.
- Scientists study biotoxins to develop new medicines and treatments.
- Some biotoxins are used in very small amounts for medical procedures.
- The laboratory tests water samples for dangerous biotoxins.
- Certain plants produce biotoxins as a defense mechanism against predators.
- Researchers are investigating how biotoxins affect the nervous system.