Relating to poisoning of the respiratory enzyme system of the tissues. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(his´to-tok″sik) poisonous to tissue.
Type: Term Pronunciation: his′tō-tok′sik Definitions: 1. Relating to poisoning of the respiratory enzyme system of the tissues.
histotoxic 1. A reference to poisoning of the respiratory enzyme system of the tissues. 2. Toxic to or destructive of tissue; used especially in reference to infection by bacteria; such as, Clostridium perfringens, which form tissue-destroying enzymes.