A harmful substance made by bacteria that can cause illness. Bacterial toxins can also be made in the laboratory and attached to monoclonal antibodies that bind to cancer cells. These toxins may help kill cancer cells without harming normal cells.
( bak-TEER-ee-ul TOK-sin )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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