Toxins
Definition
Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans. Most toxins that cause problems in humans are excreted by microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
Related topics:
- toxic dilation of the colon
- toxic epidermal necrolysis
- toxic hepatitis
- toxic injury of the kidney
- toxic megacolon
- toxic nodular goiter
- toxic shock syndrome
Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Harutyun Medina, M.D.
by Harutyun Medina, M.D.
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