ptomaine poisoning
noun
(erroneously) food poisoning thought to be caused by ptomaine.
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Origin of ptomaine poisoning
First recorded in 1890–95
Words nearby ptomaine poisoning
Ptolemaist, Ptolemy, Ptolemy I, Ptolemy II, ptomaine, ptomaine poisoning, ptosed, ptosis, ptotic, ptp., pts.
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Example sentences from the Web for ptomaine poisoning
Johnny had evidently never heard of ptomaine-poisoning, for nothing came amiss.
Johnny Bear|E. T. Seton
British Dictionary definitions for ptomaine poisoning
Word Origin for ptomaine poisoning
C19: because ptomaines were once erroneously thought to be a cause of food poisoning
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Medical definitions for ptomaine poisoning
ptomaine poisoning
n.
Food poisoning, erroneously believed to be the result of ptomaine ingestion. Not in technical use.
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