Hypertoxic

//ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɑk.sɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Excessively toxic. not-comparable, rare

    "The hypertoxic case has, as a rule, a characteristically poor rash, and in estimates of the result of treatment too much attention need not be paid to what happens to the rash; a plentiful distribution of the toxin into the cutaneous tissues probably acts as a safety-valve."

Example

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"The hypertoxic case has, as a rule, a characteristically poor rash, and in estimates of the result of treatment too much attention need not be paid to what happens to the rash; a plentiful distribution of the toxin into the cutaneous tissues probably acts as a safety-valve."

Etymology

From hyper- + toxic.

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