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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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poison, toxicant, poisonous substance go
any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
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toxin go
a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
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botulinum toxin
any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum
any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum
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botulinum toxin A, Botox go
a neurotoxin (trade name Botox) that is used clinically in small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions