endotoxin

noun /,ɛndoʊ'tɑksɪn/

Definition
a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'endotoxin'.
Etymology
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No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
No
Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9

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9
Syllables
4
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