Meaning Of The Word Aflatoxin
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Aflatoxin Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Aflatoxin?
aflatoxin in American English
any of several toxic or carcinogenic substances produced by a fungus (esp. Aspergillus flavus) found on peanuts, corn, etc. noun: any of various related mycotoxins produced by a species of Aspergillus, commonly A. flavus, found as a contaminant in moldy grains and meals, as in rice and peanut meal, and suspected of causing liver cancer in humans and other animals aflatoxin in British English noun: a toxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus growing on peanuts, maize, etc, causing liver disease (esp cancer) in humans |
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