autotoxin

/ɔːtɒˈtɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance produced by the body that causes harm or damage to tissues or organs.

“The doctor explained that the patient’s immune system was producing autotoxins that were contributing to the disease.”

2. noun

A toxin produced by the body as a result of disease or injury.

“The researcher discovered that the autotoxin was responsible for the rapid progression of the disease.”

Synonyms

  • autoantibody
  • autotoxicant

Antonyms

  • autoantigen
  • self-antigen