Mycotoxin
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noun.
A toxin produced by a fungus.
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noun.
any substance, produced by a
mold
or
fungus
, that is
injurious
to
vertebrates
upon
ingestion
,
inhalation
or
skin
contact
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noun.
a toxin produced by a fungus
Word Usage
"A mycotoxin is a toxin (poison) produced from fungi/mold."
cross-reference
aflatoxin
ochratoxin
patulin
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
phytotoxin
plant toxin
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
aflatoxin