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botulismotoxin

/ˌbɒtʃ.ə.lɪz.məʊˈtɒk.sɪn/

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/ˌbɒtʃ.ə.lɪz.məʊˈtɒk.sɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruМощный бактериальный токсин, вырабатываемый бактерией Clostridium botulinum, вызывающий ботулизм и способный использоваться в качестве биологического оружия.

A potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism and can be used as a bioweapon.

  1. Potent bacterial toxinC2formalmedical

    A powerful neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism and can be used as a biological weapon.

    ruМощный бактериальный токсин

    • Botulismotoxin is one of the most lethal substances known to science.
    • The toxin blocks nerve signals, leading to paralysis.
    • Due to its extreme potency, botulismotoxin is classified as a potential bioweapon.

    Synonymsbotulinbotulinum toxin

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