epsilon toxin
- noun
- /ˈɛpsɪlɒn ˈtɒksɪn/
- Specialized
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toxina épsilon
- The presence of epsilon toxin in contaminated food can lead to severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
Examples
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The presence of epsilon toxin in contaminated food can lead to severe foodborne illness.
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After eating undercooked meat, several people experienced symptoms linked to epsilon toxin exposure.
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Researchers are studying how epsilon toxin damages intestinal cells in humans and animals.
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The epsilon toxin is dangerous.
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Don't underestimate epsilon toxins!
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Researchers are studying how epsilon toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens affects the human intestine.
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After eating undercooked meat, several people experienced symptoms linked to exposure to epsilon toxin.
Synonyms
A strong poison made by bacteria that causes severe stomach cramps and diarrhea after people eat contaminated food
How Toxic
Surface Forms
Morphology
epsilon + toxin
A learner who knows 'epsilon' (as a Greek letter or label) and 'toxin' (a toxic substance) can infer that this refers to a particular type or name of toxin, so the basic category is compositional. However, the detailed meaning—its bacterial source and specific pathological effects—is specialized and cannot be derived from the constituents, making the phrase only partially predictable.
Etymology
The noun epsilon toxin is named after the Greek letter epsilon and the word toxin, which means 'poison'. It is a very strong bacterial 'poison' that can cause severe stomach cramps and diarrhea after eating contaminated food, so the name helps you remember it is a powerful bacterial toxin.