serotoxin

/sɪˈroʊtɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxin produced by certain bacteria of the genus Clostridium, such as C. perfringens, that causes food poisoning.

“The outbreak of food poisoning was caused by a serotoxin produced by the contaminated meat.”

Synonyms

  • poison
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • cure