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ˌmaɪ koʊˈtɒk sɪnmy·co·tox·in
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mycotoxinnoun
a toxin produced by a fungus
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mycotoxinnoun
any substance, produced by a mold or fungus, that is injurious to vertebrates upon ingestion, inhalation or skin contact
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Mycotoxin
A mycotoxin (from the Greek μύκης mykes, "fungus" and τοξίνη toxini, "toxin") is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by organisms of kingdom Fungi and is capable of causing disease and death in both humans and other animals. The term 'mycotoxin' is usually reserved for the toxic chemical products produced by fungi that readily colonize crops.Examples of mycotoxins causing human and animal illness include aflatoxin, citrinin, fumonisins, ochratoxin A, patulin, trichothecenes, zearalenone, and ergot alkaloids such as ergotamine.One mold species may produce many different mycotoxins, and several species may produce the same mycotoxin.
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mycotoxin
A mycotoxin is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by organisms of the fungus kingdom, commonly known as molds. These toxins can cause disease and death in humans and other animals. They can contaminate food, feed, and the environment and are often resistant to heat and processing.
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Mycotoxin
A mycotoxin is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by organisms of the fungi kingdom, commonly known as molds. The term 'mycotoxin' is usually reserved for the toxic chemical products produced by fungi that readily colonize crops. One mold species may produce many different mycotoxins, and the same mycotoxin may be produced by several species.
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