endotoxin

[en-doh-tok-sin]

noun

Biochemistry.

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

endotoxin

/ ˌɛndəʊˈtɒksɪn /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• endotoxic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of endotoxin¹

First recorded in 1900–05; endo- + toxin

Example Sentences

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.

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

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After the pharmacist first testified the drugs are tested for endotoxins, the investigation found he later said he didn’t know endotoxin testing was required, Henry wrote.

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Only once was a drug tested for endotoxins— one of three required tests — during a May 2018 apparent “test run” before the protocol’s completion.

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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.

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