TOXALBUMIN

Etymology

Noun

toxalbumin (plural toxalbumins)

A protein which is toxic (i.e. organic and poisonous)

Source: Wiktionary


Tox`al*bu"min, n. [See Toxic; Albumin.] (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: Any of a class of toxic substances of protein nature; a toxin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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