Noun: botulinus toxin
- 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