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ptomaine poisoning
noun
Definition of PTOMAINE POISONING
: food poisoning caused by bacteria or bacterial products
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First Known Use of PTOMAINE POISONING
1893
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ptomaine poisoning
noun
Medical Definition of PTOMAINE POISONING
: food poisoning caused by bacteria or bacterial products—not used technically
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