TOXIN

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Definition

Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans. Most toxins that cause problems in humans are released by microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.

Related topics:

• Toxic dilation of the colon
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Toxic hepatitis
• Toxic injury of the kidney
• Toxic megacolon
• Toxic nodular goiter
• Toxic shock syndrome

Reviewer Info: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network., 07/18/2007