ALL meanings of aflatoxin
af·la·tox·in
A a - noun aflatoxin a toxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus growing on peanuts, maize, etc, causing liver disease (esp cancer) in man 3
- noun aflatoxin any of several toxic or carcinogenic substances produced by a fungus (esp. Aspergillus flavus) found on peanuts, corn, etc. 3
- noun aflatoxin 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. 1
- noun aflatoxin Any of a class of toxic compounds that are produced by certain molds found in food, and can cause liver damage and cancer. 1
- noun aflatoxin (toxicology) Any of a family of mycotoxins, produced by molds of the Aspergillus genus, that can be toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic; typically found as contaminants of animal food or peanuts. 0