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aflatoxin
1. A fungal toxin which is a powerful liver carcinogen, found particularly in undeveloped and developing countries.
2. A group of closely related toxic (poisonous) metabolites (substance produced by physical and chemical processes) that are designated mycotoxins (poisonous compounds produced by certain fungi).
2. A group of closely related toxic (poisonous) metabolites (substance produced by physical and chemical processes) that are designated mycotoxins (poisonous compounds produced by certain fungi).
Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known.
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