Types of neuroendocrine tumors. Various types of neuroendocrine tumors can occur in many places in the body and grow differently. Many NETs first appear in the lungs or the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, pancreas, appendix, intestines, colon and rectum. NETs may also appear in the thymus, thyroid gland, adrenal gland and pituitary gland.
Ricin is a type of biological toxin that is predominantly derived from the bean of the castor plant. Log in to see link for more information. Ricin is a type of biological toxin that is predominantly derived from the bean of the castor plant. Log in to see link for more information.
toxâ¢in. any poison produced by an organism, including the bacterial toxins that are the causative agents of tetanus, diphtheria, etc., and such plant and animal toxins as ricin and snake venom. [1885â90; tox (ic) + -in 1 ]. syn: See poison.. toxin-a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species. ricin, ricin toxin-a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon; one milligram of ricin can kill an adult.