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staphylococcal enterotoxin B

DEFINITIONS OF: staphylococcal enterotoxin B

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n a form of staphylococcal enterotoxin that has been used as an incapacitating agent in biological warfare

Synonyms:
SEB
Type of:
bioarm, biological weapon, bioweapon
any weapon usable in biological warfare
staphylococcal enterotoxin
a soluble exotoxin produced by some strains of staphylococcus; a cause of food poisoning
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