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Noun: botulinus toxin
  1. Potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon
    "botulinus toxin is one of the most lethal toxins known";
    - botulin, botulismotoxin

Derived forms: botulinus toxins

Type of: bacterial toxin, bioarm, biological weapon, bioweapon

Encyclopedia: Botulinus toxin