毒素

dúsù

noun #6,624

Meanings

这种蘑菇含有毒素。

Zhèzhǒng mógu hányǒu dúsù.

This type of mushroom contains toxins.

身体需要排出毒素。

Shēntǐ xūyào pái chū dúsù.

The body needs to expel toxins.

usage

毒素 refers to biological or chemical toxins. For 'poison' in general, use 毒药 (dúyào). 毒素 is more scientific/medical.

毒 dú

素 sù