necrotoxin

noun

nec·​ro·​tox·​in ˈnek-rə-ˌtäk-sən How to pronounce necrotoxin (audio)
: a substance produced by some bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus which destroys tissue cells

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“Necrotoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/necrotoxin. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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