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Definition of mycotoxin in English Turkish dictionary
- (isim) mantar zehiri
- (Tıp) Mantar tarafından salgılanan toksik madde, mikotoksin
- mantarda bulunan zehir
- {i} mantar zehiri
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Definition of mycotoxin in English English dictionary
- any substance, produced by a mold or fungus, that is injurious to vertebrates upon ingestion, inhalation or skin contact
- Toxin produced by a fungus. Numerous and varied, mycotoxins can cause hallucinations, skin inflammation, liver damage, hemorrhages, miscarriage, convulsions, neurological disturbances, and/or death in livestock and humans. The best-known mycotoxins are aflatoxin, ergot toxin, and the agents of mushroom poisoning
- Certain molds (such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium, Chaetomium and Stachybotrys) release chemicals during their metabolic cycle called mycotoxins, which can be toxic to humans and animals These chemicals can be found in the mold spores, within the mold itself, and in the materials that the mold is growing Inhalation of mold spores or dust containing mycotoxins can result in human exposure with potentially severe heath effects Back to index
- Substance produced by mould growing in food or animal feed and causing illness or death when ingested by humans or animals (CMD 1997)
- a metabolic product generated by certain fungi; includes both useful substances, such as penicillin, and harmful substances, such as aflatoxin
- a toxin produced by a fungus