Definition of "endotoxins" [endotoxins]

• Plural form of endotoxin. (noun)

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• "Usually cause illness by producing poisons called endotoxins"
• "The fluid was infected with bacteria that produce lethal endotoxins, chemicals that can cause multiple organ failure."
• "The contamination, which first came to light last month, involves endotoxins, or harmful substances released from bacteria, in peritoneal dialysis solutions sold under the names Dianeal, Extraneal and Nutrineal."