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Definition of Botulinus toxin
1. Noun. Potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon.
Exact synonyms: Botulin, Botulismotoxin
Generic synonyms: Bioarm, Biological Weapon, Bioweapon, Bacterial Toxin
Derivative terms: Botulinal
Generic synonyms: Bioarm, Biological Weapon, Bioweapon, Bacterial Toxin
Derivative terms: Botulinal
Medical Definition of Botulinus toxin
1. A potent neurotoxin from Clostridium botulinum. Synonym: botulin, botulismotoxin. (05 Mar 2000)