n. Any of a group of toxic compounds produced by certain molds, especially Aspergillus flavus, that contaminate stored food supplies such as animal feed and peanuts. [New Latin A(spergillus) flā(vus), species name (ASPERGILLUS + Latin flāvus, yellow; see FLAVO-) + TOXIN.] |
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