endotoxin
endotoxin
Definition
endo·toxin (en′dō täks′in)
endotoxin
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- produce: Many strains are facultative intracellular parasites which produce endotoxins and enterotoxins.
- call: They identified a mouse whose immune system did not react to a substance called endotoxin, a component of bacterial cell walls.
Adjective modifier
- bacterial: Septic shock is caused by the release of large amounts of bacterial endotoxin ( LPS ) in the body.
Modifies a noun
- level: In addition, autoclaving led to a significant decrease in endotoxin level ( removal of 99.99 % ).
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