Hypertoxic
//ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɑk.sɪk// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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