A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms; man-made substances created by artificial processes are thus excluded. The term was first used by organic chemist Ludwig Brieger (1849–1919). For a toxic substance not produced within living organisms, “toxicant” and “toxics” are also sometimes used..
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