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ochratoxin

[ oh-kruh-tok-sin ]

noun

  1. a toxin produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and several other molds that commonly contaminate cereal grains: causes intestinal inflammation and kidney and liver degeneration when ingested by animals.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ochratoxin1

1970–75; < New Latin ochra ( ceus ) specific epithet of the mold, literally, like ocher ( ocher, -aceous ) + toxin
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Some of the common mycotoxins found in grain include aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, ochratoxin A and fumonisin B.

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