noun
- a poisonous substance produced by a living organism
Usage: scientific
Examples
- The snake’s venom contains a powerful biotoxin that affects the nervous system.
- Scientists are studying the biotoxin produced by certain bacteria.
- Marine biotoxins can accumulate in shellfish and make them dangerous to eat.
- The laboratory developed an antidote for the plant-derived biotoxin.
- Researchers identified a new biotoxin in the spider’s bite.
- Food poisoning was caused by a biotoxin from contaminated seafood.