Ptomaine: meaning, definitions and examples

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ptomaine

 

[ หˆtษ™สŠmeษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food poisoning

Ptomaine refers to a group of toxic substances produced by the decomposition of protein. These substances are often associated with spoiled food and can lead to food poisoning if ingested. The term is rarely used in modern medical contexts, as the understanding of foodborne illnesses has evolved significantly.

Synonyms

contaminant, food toxin, poison.

Examples of usage

  • The dinner was spoiled, leading to a risk of ptomaine poisoning.
  • After eating the bad seafood, he was diagnosed with ptomaine.
  • Old food can produce ptomaines that make you sick.

Translations

Translations of the word "ptomaine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ptomaina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคฎเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ptomain

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ptomain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั‚ะพะผะฐั—ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ptomain

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒˆใƒžใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ptomaine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ptomaina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ptomain

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„ํ† ๋งˆ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุชูˆู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ptomain

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ptomain

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐธๆฏ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ptomain

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ptomain

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั‚ะพะผะฐะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ptomain

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ptomain

Etymology

The term 'ptomaine' originates from the Greek word 'ptลma', meaning 'a fallen body' or 'something decayed.' This connection arises from the observation that these toxic substances are a result of the decay and decomposition of organic matter, particularly proteins. The concept gained prominence in the late 19th century, during which scientists began to explore the link between food spoilage and illness. Initially, ptomaines were thought to be the primary cause of food poisoning; however, with advancements in microbiology and a better understanding of pathogens, it became clear that bacteria and viruses were the actual culprits behind most foodborne illnesses. As a result, the term has fallen out of common usage in medical and scientific circles.