| dermotoxin | A substance elaborated by a living agent, especially an exotoxin formed by bacteria, and characterised by its ability to cause pathologic changes in skin, e.g., erythema, degenerative changes, necrosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dermotoxins | Specific substances elaborated by plants, microorganisms or animals that cause damage to the skin; they may be proteins or other specific factors or substances; constituents of spider, jellyfish or other venoms cause dermonecrosis and certain bacteria synthesise dermolytic agents. (12 Dec 1998) |