ptomaine poisoning

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noun

(erroneously) food poisoning thought to be caused by ptomaine.

Origin of ptomaine poisoning

First recorded in 1890–95

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Related Words for ptomaine poisoning

botulism, salmonella

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Historical Examples of 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

ptomaine poisoning

noun

a popular term for food poisoning

Word Origin for ptomaine poisoning

C19: because ptomaines were once erroneously thought to be a cause of food poisoning

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ptomaine poisoning in Medicine

ptomaine poisoning

n.

Food poisoning, erroneously believed to be the result of ptomaine ingestion. Not in technical use.