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endotoxin
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en·do·tox·in  (nd-tksn)
n.
A toxin produced by certain bacteria and released upon destruction of the bacterial cell.
endo·toxic adj.
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Noun1.endotoxin - a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die
toxin - a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
exotoxin - a toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium


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Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharide components of the outer membranes of gram-negative bacteria.
Airborne endotoxin is associated with respiratory illness in the ... by Judek, Stan / Environmental Health Perspectives
An immune system underexposed to endotoxins may not be able to combat unknown invaders later on like allergens (allergy-causing molecules).
Hygiene: immune system by Science World
Ordinarily, the scientists note, eliminating endotoxins requires caustic chemicals or heating to 250[degrees] C for at least 30 minutes.
Self-disinfecting surfaces by Raloff, Janet / Science News
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