toxin
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And then, of course, spiders are venomous, toting enough toxin to immobilize and liquify prey and, in a few cases, cause lesions, necrosis or death in humans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
A March bill sponsored by Lara would establish toxin limits and mandate testing before and after cleanups.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Botulinum toxin - commonly known by the brand name Botox - is more widely known for its use as a cosmetic treatment which works by blocking signals from the nerves that control the facial muscles.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Mice that could not properly process ammonia accumulated higher levels of the toxin.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
The toxin does the deed insidiously, indirectly, by inhibiting an enzyme essential to glycoprotein metabolism.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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