# aflatoxin

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #96,720

## Definitions
1. 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.

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

## Source
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