mycotoxin

/maɪˈkɒtɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxic substance produced by certain fungi, especially a toxin produced by a fungus that grows on food or in the body.

“The mycotoxins in the contaminated grain were found to be harmful to humans if ingested.”

Synonyms

  • poison
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • cure