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aflatoxin
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af·la·tox·in  (fl-tksn)
n.
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.

[New Latin A(spergillus) fl(vus), species name (aspergillus + Latin flvus, yellow; see flavo-) + toxin.]

aflatoxin [ˌæfləˈtɒksɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a toxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus growing on peanuts, maize, etc., causing liver disease (esp cancer) in man
[from A(spergillus) fla(vus) + toxin]
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Noun1.aflatoxin - a potent carcinogen from the fungus Aspergillus; can be produced and stored for use as a bioweapon
bioarm, biological weapon, bioweapon - any weapon usable in biological warfare; "they feared use of the smallpox virus as a bioweapon"
mycotoxin - a toxin produced by a fungus


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Millions of people are exposed to aflatoxins, toxic compounds produced by Aspergillus molds.
Aflatoxins are highly carcinogenic metabolites of molds that may contaminate peanuts and other crops.
It evolved from an agricultural application used to test for aflatoxins and other carcinogenic substances in natural produce.
 
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