Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Tetanus, glossary, Exotoxin, poisonous substance, growth, bacteria, surrounding medium, Asphyxia, oxygen, carbon dioxide, body, cause, breathing, unconsciousness

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Sep 06, 2014

Glossary

Exotoxin - A soluble poisonous substance produced during the growth of bacteria and released into the surrounding medium.

Asphyxia - A lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that is usually caused by interruption of breathing and that causes unconsciousness.

Published on Sep 06, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 06, 2014