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toxine
/tɔksin/
toxin
Les toxines peuvent causer des maladies graves.
Toxins can cause serious diseases.
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A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms, such as bacterial toxins or plant toxins.
Certaines bactéries libèrent des toxines qui endommagent les cellules.
Some bacteria release toxins that damage cells.
The term 'toxine' is commonly used in French to refer to biological toxins, often in medical or scientific contexts.
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Scientific Context
In scientific writing, 'toxine' is often used to describe substances like bacterial endotoxins or plant toxins.
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Medical Terminology
In medical contexts, 'toxine' is preferred over 'poison' when referring to biological toxins.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek word 'toxinon,' meaning 'poison,' via the Latin 'toxicon.'
Usage Notes
In French, 'toxine' is often used in scientific and medical contexts to describe harmful substances produced by living organisms. It is distinct from 'venin,' which refers to venom produced by animals like snakes or spiders.
Word Breakdown
toxi-
poison
root-ine
substance
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