ricin toxin

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ricin toxin - a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon; "one milligram of ricin can kill an adult"

ricin

albumen, albumin - a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids

toxin - a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species

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