gitoxin

/dʒɪˈtɑksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxin produced by certain species of the fungus Aspergillus, specifically Aspergillus citrinus.

“Researchers found that the fungus Aspergillus citrinus produced a toxin called gitoxin, which is highly toxic to humans.”

Synonyms

  • mycotoxin
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • antitoxin