aflatoxin


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
aflatoxin /ˌafləˈtɒksɪn/
noun Chemistry a toxic compound produced by certain moulds found in food, which can cause liver damage and cancer.
– origin 1960s: from elements of the mod. L. taxonomic name of a mould (Aspergillus flavus) + toxin.
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