Enterotoksin

from inggris

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noun
kedokteran
Loanword
From inggris

Definition

A toxin produced by microorganisms, such as bacteria, that specifically targets and causes disturbances in the intestinal tract.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'enterotoxin', a combination of Greek 'enteron' (intestine) and 'toxin' (poison).

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