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as·per·gil·lus
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aflatoxin
a toxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus growing on peanuts, maize, etc, causing liver disease (esp cancer) in man -
aspergillosis
a rare fungal infection, esp of the mucous membranes or lungs, caused by various species of Aspergillus -
clavacin
patulin. -
koji
a fungus, Aspergillus oryzae, used to initiate fermentation of a mixture of soybeans and wheat in the production of soy sauce. -
ochratoxin
a toxin produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and several other molds that commonly contaminate cereal grains: causes intestinal inflammation and kidney and liver degeneration when ingested by animals. -
patulin
a toxic antibiotic, C 7 H 6 O 4 , derived from various fungi, as Penicillium patulum and Aspergillus clavatus.