Endotoxin Definition

ĕndō-tŏksən
endotoxins
noun
endotoxins
The polysaccharide that is combined with a lipid and released from the cell walls of Gram-negative bacteria, producing toxic effects causing fever, shock, etc. in many animals.
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Other Word Forms of Endotoxin

Noun

Singular:
endotoxin
Plural:
endotoxins

Endotoxin Sentence Examples

  • They identified a mouse whose immune system did not react to a substance called endotoxin, a component of bacterial cell walls.

  • Septic shock is caused by the release of large amounts of bacterial endotoxin (LPS) in the body.

  • Lastly a pyrogenic reaction or bad fix may occur depending upon the substances injected and their endotoxin content.

  • Discard supernatant, and redissolve pellet in endotoxin free water.

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