mycotoxin

noun

my·co·tox·in | \ˌmī-kə-ˈtäk-sən

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Definition of mycotoxin

: a toxic substance produced by a fungus and especially a mold

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Some food writers go so far as to say that mycotoxin-free coffee isn't worth the price. — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com, "Organic, toxin-free TownHall coffee brand to be released this fall," 16 Oct. 2017 The more insidious and ubiquitous molds, though, produce no acutely dangerous mycotoxins but can still trigger inflammatory reactions, allergies, and asthma. — James Hamblin, The Atlantic, "The Looming Consequences of Breathing Mold," 30 Aug. 2017

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mycotoxin

noun

my·co·tox·in | \-ˈtäk-sən

\

Medical Definition of mycotoxin

: a poisonous substance produced by a fungus and especially a mold — see aflatoxin

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