Associations to the word «Aflatoxin»

Wiktionary

AFLATOXIN, noun. (poison) 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.

Dictionary definition

AFLATOXIN, noun. A potent carcinogen from the fungus Aspergillus; can be produced and stored for use as a bioweapon.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche