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botulinus toxin

DEFINITIONS OF: botulinus toxin

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n potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon

Synonyms:
botulin, botulismotoxin
Type of:
bioarm, biological weapon, bioweapon
any weapon usable in biological warfare
bacterial toxin
any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells
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