How Do You Spell EXOTOXIC?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzətˈɒksɪk] (IPA)

Exotoxic is spelled with the prefix "exo-" which means "outside" and the suffix "-toxic" which means "poisonous". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /eksəˈtɑksɪk/. The first syllable is pronounced with the sound /ɛks/ which represents the "e" and "x" sounds. The second syllable is pronounced with the sound /sə/ which represents the schwa sound. The third syllable is pronounced with the sound /ˈtɑks/ which represents the "t" and "ks" sounds. Together, the word exotoxic refers to something that is harmful when released into the environment.

EXOTOXIC Meaning and Definition

1. 1. Relating to an exotoxin. 2. Relating to the introduction of an exogenous poison or toxin.

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

Common Misspellings for EXOTOXIC

• exotoxin
• wxotoxic
• sxotoxic
• dxotoxic
• rxotoxic
• 4xotoxic
• 3xotoxic
• ezotoxic
• ecotoxic
• edotoxic
• esotoxic
• exitoxic
• exktoxic
• exltoxic
• exptoxic
• ex0toxic
• ex9toxic
• exoroxic
• exofoxic
• exogoxic

Etymology of EXOTOXIC

The term "exotoxic" is a combination of two roots: "exo-" and "toxic".

1. "Exo-" derives from the Greek word "exo", meaning "outside" or "external". It is commonly used as a prefix in scientific and technical terms to indicate something that is occurring or originating from outside.

2. "Toxic" comes from the Late Latin word "toxicus", which means "poisonous" or "pertaining to poison". The Latin term itself derives from the Greek word "toxikos", meaning "of or for a bow (archery)". This is because the ancient Greeks used toxic substances, such as poison arrows, for warfare.

By combining these two roots, "exotoxic" is formed to describe something that is poisonous or toxic to an organism due to its external origin or source.