/oh'kreuh tok"sin/ , n.
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; ochra ( ceus ) specific epithet of the mold, lit., like ocher (see OCHER, -ACEOUS) + TOXIN ]