Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or causing mycotoxicosis; poisonous to humans or animals through the consumption of poisonous fungi.

“The mycotoxic properties of the mushrooms were a major concern for the local residents.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that is mycotoxic, especially a poisonous substance produced by fungi.

“The mycotoxic compounds found in the contaminated soil were later identified as the cause of the animal deaths.”

3. noun

A disease caused by mycotoxicosis, especially one caused by the consumption of poisonous fungi.

“The mycotoxicosis outbreak in the rural town was linked to the consumption of contaminated wild mushrooms.”