What does "ptomaine poisoning" mean?

a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines

What is a synonym for "ptomaine poisoning"?

Common synonyms include: intoxication, poisoning, ptomaine.

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a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines wordnet