endotoxin

American  

[en-doh-tok-sin] / ˌɛn doʊˈtɒk sɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. the toxic protoplasm liberated when a microorganism dies and disintegrates, as in Eberthella typhi, the causative agent of typhoid fever.

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endotoxin British  

/ ˌɛndəʊˈtɒksɪn /

noun

1. a toxin contained within the protoplasm of an organism, esp a bacterium, and liberated only at death

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Other Word Forms

• endotoxic adjective

Etymology

Origin of endotoxin

First recorded in 1900–05; endo- + toxin

Compare meaning

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• endotoxin vs. exotoxin

Example Sentences

Schal noted that future research will look at how cockroach allergens and endotoxins interact in animal models of asthma, such as mice.

From Science Daily

These substances, particularly endotoxin, can trigger gut inflammation and increase the leakiness of the gut wall, resulting in damage to other organs such as the liver, kidneys and brain.

From Science Daily

They have lots of fiber and protein, but also doesn't pack any saturated fat, antibiotics or endotoxins.

From Salon

She noted examples from when the pharmacist and drug procurer each testified under oath in depositions that the lethal injection chemicals were tested for endotoxins.

From Seattle Times

Nor was there any evidence the state ever told the pharmacy it had to test for endotoxins on all injection chemicals until the night before Smith’s planned execution, the report said.

From Seattle Times