aflatoxin

 
Pronunciation: /ˌafləˈtɒksɪn/

noun

Chemistry
  • any of a class of toxic compounds produced by certain moulds found in food, which can cause liver damage and cancer.
    • These are produced by fungi of the Aspergillus flavus group, subdivision Deuteromycotina

Origin:

1960s: from elements of the modern Latin taxonomic name (see above) + toxin