toxigenic

[tok-si-jen-ik]

adjective

(especially of microorganisms) producing toxins.

Origin of toxigenic

First recorded in 1920–25; toxi(co)- + -genic

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toxigenic in Medicine

toxigenic

[tŏk′sə-jĕn′ĭk]

adj.

Producing a poison; toxicogenic.

Related formstox′i•ge•nic′i•ty (-jə-nĭs′ĭ-tē) n.

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