Containing or being poisonous material
tox+ic
Shared component: tox · poison
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Related forms: tox · 19 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesa poisonous substance, especially one produced by bacteria, that causes disease.
tox+in
Shared component: tox · poison
a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances
de+tox
Shared component: tox · poison
poisonous substances, especially those that are harmful to the environment or living organisms, often considered collectively.
tox+ics
Shared component: tox · poison
a toxin (especially one from a bacterium) that has been treated to destroy its toxic properties but that retains the capacity to stimulate production of antibodies.
tox+oid
Shared component: tox · poison
a condition in which the blood contains bacterial toxins, typically from a local infection.
tox+emia
Shared component: tox · poison
to remove harmful or poisonous substances from something
de+tox+ify
Shared component: tox · poison
A poisonous substance.
tox+ic+ant
Shared component: tox · poison
the quality or degree of being poisonous or harmful to life.
tox+ic+ity
Shared component: tox · poison
a substance, often an antibody, that acts against a specific toxin in the body, neutralizing its effects.
anti+toxin
Shared component: tox · poison
Poisonous to living cells; causing cell death.
cyto+toxic
Shared component: tox · poison
A poisonous substance produced by a fungus, especially one that can contaminate food and cause illness in humans or animals.
myco+toxin
Shared component: tox · poison
A toxic, chlorinated hydrocarbon formerly used as an insecticide, especially on cotton crops.
tox+a+phene
Shared component: tox · poison
A substance or agent that removes toxic substances from the body or a system.
de+tox+ifier
Shared component: tox · poison
A poison that acts on the nervous system.
neuro+toxin
Shared component: tox · poison
removing toxic substances or the effects of toxins from something.
de+tox+ify+ing
Shared component: tox · poison
A toxin produced by certain bacteria that targets the intestines, often causing vomiting and diarrhea.
entero+toxin
Shared component: tox · poison
harmful or poisonous to the kidneys.
nephro+toxic
Shared component: tox · poison
The process of removing toxic substances or qualities from something.
de+tox+ification
Shared component: tox · poison