vero cytotoxin
(redirected from Shigalike toxin)vero cytotoxin
a cell cytotoxin produced by enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli that appears to contribute to the occurrence of hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Synonym(s): Shigalike toxin
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ve·ro cy·to·tox·in
(ver'ō sī'tō-tok'sin)A cell cytotoxin produced by enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli that appears to contribute to the occurrence of hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Synonym(s): Shigalike toxin.
Synonym(s): Shigalike toxin.
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