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a·fla·tox·in
 aflatoxin
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- pronunciation:
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fl
tak
sihn
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noun |
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any of a group of toxic compounds produced by certain molds, esp. those in the genus Aspergillus. Consumption of food contaminated with these molds can cause liver disease and cancer.
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