lactotoxin

/lækˈtɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxin found in the milk of certain mammals, especially goats, that can cause severe illness in humans.

“The hospital reported several cases of poisoning from consuming unpasteurized milk contaminated with lactotoxin.”

Synonyms

  • goat sickness toxin
  • milk toxin

Antonyms

  • beneficial toxin
  • lactobacillus