1. producing or capable of producing toxins
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The toxigenic bacteria caused severe food poisoning in several patients.
• Scientists identified toxigenic strains of the fungus in contaminated grain samples.
• The laboratory tested for toxigenic microorganisms in the water supply.
• Toxigenic algae blooms can make lake water dangerous for swimming.
• The toxigenic properties of certain molds make them particularly hazardous.
• Researchers studied toxigenic variants of the common intestinal bacteria.