How Do You Spell AUTOPOISONOUS?

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːtə͡ʊpˈɔ͡ɪzənəs] (IPA)

Autopoisonous is a word that refers to something that is self-poisonous, harmful or toxic to oneself. The spelling of this word is based on the Greek root-word "auto", meaning "self", combined with the suffix "-poisonous". The pronunciation of autopoisonous is [aw-toh-poi-zuh-nus] with emphasis on the second syllable. This word is not commonly used in everyday language, but it is often used in scientific or medical contexts to describe the self-harming properties of certain substances or conditions.

AUTOPOISONOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Autopoisonous is an adjective that describes a substance or an organism that has the ability to harm or damage itself. The term combines two words - "auto," meaning self, and "poisonous," meaning something that is toxic or harmful.

   In the context of substances, autopoisonous refers to those that possess poisonous qualities which are detrimental to their own health or well-being. For example, certain chemicals or compounds used in industrial processes can have autopoisonous characteristics, causing damage to the environment or the machinery in which they are used. In this sense, autopoisonous substances are capable of self-destruction due to their inherent toxic nature.

   When applied to living organisms, autopoisonous describes a condition where an organism's body produces harmful substances or reacts in a way that is toxic to itself. This can manifest in various forms, such as the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy cells in an autoimmune disease or the buildup of toxic byproducts within an organism's own system. Animals, plants, and even microorganisms can all exhibit autopoisonous characteristics under certain conditions.

   Overall, autopoisonous refers to the ability of a substance or organism to inflict harm or damage onto itself, whether intentionally or unintentionally, due to its inherent toxic nature or biochemical makeup.

2. Autotoxic.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for AUTOPOISONOUS

• zutopoisonous
• sutopoisonous
• wutopoisonous
• qutopoisonous
• aytopoisonous
• ahtopoisonous
• ajtopoisonous
• aitopoisonous
• a8topoisonous
• a7topoisonous
• auropoisonous
• aufopoisonous
• augopoisonous
• auyopoisonous
• au6opoisonous
• au5opoisonous
• autipoisonous
• autkpoisonous
• autlpoisonous
• autppoisonous

Etymology of AUTOPOISONOUS

The word "autopoisonous" is derived from the combination of two root words: "auto-" and "poisonous".

- "Auto-" comes from the Greek word "autos", meaning "self" or "self-contained".

- "Poisonous" comes from the Latin word "poisonus", a derivative of "poisonem", meaning "deadly substance" or "poison".

When these two words are combined, "autopoisonous" is formed to describe something that is self-poisonous or capable of poisoning itself.