About The Medical Condition Ricinus Toxin

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Ricinus Toxin

Ricinus Toxin Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Ricinus Toxin Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Ricinus Toxin?

A protein phytotoxin from the seeds of Ricinus communis, the castor oil plant. It agglutinates cells, is proteolytic, and causes lethal inflammation and hemorrhage if taken internally.

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