ochratoxin

American

[oh-kruh-tok-sin] / ˌoʊ krəˈtɒk sɪn /

noun

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.

1970–75; < New Latin ochra ( ceus ) specific epithet of the mold, literally, like ocher ( see ocher, -aceous) + toxin

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Some of the common mycotoxins found in grain include aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, ochratoxin A and fumonisin B.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2023

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