9 4 noun n noun
• an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin
Example sentence • The doctor injected the antitoxin into the patient to neutralize the venom.
7 3 noun n noun
• digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a daily dose of digoxin to the patient.
10 4 noun n noun
• any toxin that affects neural tissues
Example sentence • The venom of snakes contains potent neurotoxins.
9 4 noun n noun
• a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
Example sentence • The presence of saxitoxin in shellfish can lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning.
12 5 noun n noun
• a powerful neurotoxin found in the ovaries of pufferfish
Example sentence • The accumulation of tetrodotoxin in the pufferfish makes it highly poisonous.
9 4 noun n noun
• any substance that has a toxic effect on cells
Example sentence • The cytotoxin killed the cancer cells in the laboratory experiment.
9 4 noun n noun
• digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia
Example sentence • Doctors may prescribe digitoxin to patients with certain heart conditions.
9 4 noun n noun
• a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die
Example sentence • The release of endotoxins can cause a strong immune response in the body.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium
Example sentence • The exotoxin secreted by the bacteria caused severe illness.
9 4 noun n noun
• a toxin produced by a fungus
Example sentence • Exposure to mycotoxins can lead to respiratory problems in humans.
8 3 noun n noun
• hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
Example sentence • Abnormal levels of thyroxin can lead to thyroid disorders.
9 4 noun n noun
• Any substance that is toxic to the organism in which it is generated
Example sentence • Excessive autotoxin release can lead to damage or death of the organism's own cells.
8 4 noun n noun
• Any toxin produced by a living organism
Example sentence • The scientist discovered a new species of fish that produces a powerful biotoxin .
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Example sentence • Scientists have discovered a new variant of ferredoxin in deep-sea bacteria.
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• A poisonous material, extracted from the seeds of the Anamirta cocculus, used as a stimulant; it is a complex of two alkaloids - picrotoxinin and picrotin
Example sentence • The pharmacological effects of picrotoxin include convulsions and the inhibition of GABA receptors.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides
Example sentence • Exposure to dioxin can result in serious health effects, including cancer and reproductive disorders.
11 5 noun n noun
• a cytotoxin specific for the cells of the intestinal mucosa
Example sentence • Food poisoning can be caused by the presence of enterotoxin in contaminated food.
6 2 noun n noun
• the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
Example sentence • The tolling of the tocsin echoed across the village, warning of an impending attack.
10 4 noun n noun
• a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
Example sentence • Some studies suggest that pyridoxine may reduce the frequency of seizures in certain individuals.
8 3 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• any of a group of crystalline silicate mineral common in igneous and metamorphic rocks
Example sentence • The pyroxene crystals in this rock are well-preserved.
11 4 noun n noun
• any toxin that affects neural tissues
Example sentence • Certain species of snakes produce powerful neurotoxins in their venom.
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Example sentence • Supplementing with pyridoxins can help alleviate symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency.
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Example sentence • Ingesting even small amounts of andromedotoxin can be extremely harmful to humans.
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Example sentence • The bacteriotoxin released by the bacteria caused the infection.
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Example sentence • The immunotoxin was able to selectively kill cancer cells.
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Example sentence • The scientists tested the efficacy of the neotoxin on cancer cells.
2 1 noun
• a state in midwestern United States, with capital Indianapolis
adverb
• to or toward the inside of
Example sentence • She is sitting in the car.
11 4 noun n noun
• any toxin that affects the kidneys
Example sentence • The nephrotoxin caused severe damage to the patient's kidneys.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • I will begin my homework after dinner.
6 2 noun n noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
verb
• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
3 1 verb v noun
• a victory (as in a race or other competition)
verb
• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • The library is within walking distance.
5 2 noun n noun
• a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
Example sentence • Exposure to a certain toxin can cause severe health problems.
7 3 noun n noun
• the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
Example sentence • I have a headache, can you give me an aspirin ?
8 3 noun n noun
• (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a container; usually has a lid
Example sentence • I threw the empty can in the recycling bin .
5 2 noun n noun
• small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
verb
• confine to a small space, such as a cabin
Example sentence • We stayed in a cozy log cabin during our vacation.
6 2 noun n noun
• box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
Example sentence • The family gathered around the coffin at the funeral.
7 2 noun n noun
• large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
Example sentence • The dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water.
3 1 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
verb
• equip (a car) with fins
Example sentence • The shark's fin sliced through the water as it swam gracefully.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
verb
• separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
Example sentence • She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
7 2 noun n noun
• winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Example sentence • The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
3 1 noun n noun
• a person having kinship with another or others
Example sentence • He went to visit his kin over the weekend.
3 1 noun n noun
• United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959)
6 2 noun n noun
• a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
Example sentence • I had a blueberry muffin for breakfast.
6 3 noun n noun
• the place where something begins, where it springs into being
Example sentence • The origin of the universe is still a topic of debate among scientists.
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