The ability of a pathogenic organism to produce injurious substances that damage the host. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(tok″sĭ-jә-nis´ĭ-te) the property of producing toxins.
The degree to which an organism is able to elicit toxic symptoms.The ability of a pathogenic organism to produce injurious substances that damage the host.
Type: Term Pronunciation: tok′si-jĕ-nis′i-tē Synonyms: toxinogenicity
ability of a pathogen to produce toxins to cause damage to host cells