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单词 biotoxin
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biotoxin

noun

bio·​tox·​in ˈbī-ō-ˌtäk-sən How to pronounce biotoxin (audio)
: a toxic substance of biological origin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In 1991, Frank Cox, a biotoxin coordinator for the Washington State Department of Health, went digging for razor clams. Sara Harrison, Wired, 23 Dec. 2020 When consumed the biotoxin can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning that affects the central nervous system. Kimberly Cauvel, The Seattle Times, 29 Aug. 2019 Due to the growing presence of a marine biotoxin, shellfish harvesting is closed throughout Skagit County. Kimberly Cauvel, The Seattle Times, 29 Aug. 2019 Aquarium officials sent water samples to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Coastal Studies for a biotoxin analysis. Alejandro Serrano, chicagotribune.com, 9 Aug. 2019 Additional information can be found on the agency’s marine biotoxin monitoring web page. Jaime Welton, The Mercury News, 22 June 2019 Washington state has banned shellfish harvesting in the waterway between Vashon and Maury island after high levels of biotoxins were discovered in the shellfish. Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, 30 Aug. 2018 Saxitoxin is a biotoxin produced by algae and is potentially a poisonous substance. Author: Davis Hovey, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Dec. 2017 Before heading to a beach, call the marine biotoxin hotline at 800-562-5632 or visit the website at www.doh.wa.gov. Mark Yuasa, The Seattle Times, 25 May 2017 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

biotoxin

noun

bio·​tox·​in ˈbī-ō-ˌtäk-sən How to pronounce biotoxin (audio)
: a toxic substance of biological origin
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