Definition of mycotoxin
:a toxic substance produced by a fungus and especially a mold
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The more insidious and ubiquitous molds, though, produce no acutely dangerous mycotoxins but can still trigger inflammatory reactions, allergies, and asthma.
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First Known Use of mycotoxin
1962
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of mycotoxin
:a poisonous substance produced by a fungus and especially a mold — see aflatoxin
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