erysipelotoxin

er·y·sip·e·lo·tox·in

(er-i-sip'ĕ-lō-tok'sin), A toxin produced by types of Streptococcus pyogenes (group A hemolytic streptococci), the bacterial cause of erysipelas.

erysipelotoxin

(ĕr″ĭ-sĭp″ĕ-lō-tŏk′sĭn) The poisonous substance produced by Streptococcus pyogenes, the causative agent of erysipelas.