aflatoxin

aflatoxin definition - medical

af·la·tox·in (ăfˌlə-tŏkˈsĭn)

noun
Any of a group of toxic compounds produced by certain molds, especially Aspergillus flavus, that contaminate stored food supplies such as animal feed and peanuts.

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