adjective
- capable of producing enterotoxin; relating to or caused by bacteria that produce toxins affecting the intestines
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in microbiology and public health contexts
Examples
- Enterotoxigenic E. coli is a common cause of traveler's diarrhea.
- The enterotoxigenic strain of the bacterium produces a potent intestinal toxin.
- Contaminated food can harbor enterotoxigenic pathogens.
- Researchers identified the enterotoxigenic properties of the isolated organism.
- Enterotoxigenic bacteria release toxins that damage the intestinal lining.
- Public health officials monitor for enterotoxigenic strains in water supplies.