different between aflatoxin vs mycotoxin

aflatoxin

English

Etymology

From (A)spergillus (fla)vus + toxin.

Noun

aflatoxin (plural aflatoxins)

  1. (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.

Derived terms

Translations

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mycotoxin

English

Etymology

myco- +? toxin

Noun

mycotoxin (plural mycotoxins)

  1. (biochemistry) Any substance, produced by a mold or fungus, that is injurious to vertebrates upon ingestion, inhalation or skin contact.

Related terms

  • mycotoxic
  • mycotoxicity
  • mycotoxicology

Translations

See also

  • aflatoxin
  • ochratoxin
  • patulin

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  • what mycotoxin is produced by aspergillus ochraceus
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  • mycotoxins what are they
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