Ptomaine

What do we mean by ptomaine?

A basic nitrogenous organic compound produced by bacterial putrefaction of protein. noun

A generic name of alkaloid bodies formed from animal or vegetable tissues during putrefaction, and the similar bodies produced by pathogenic bacteria. Some of them are poisonous. noun

One of a class of animal bases or alkaloids formed in the putrefaction of various kinds of albuminous matter, and closely related to the vegetable alkaloids; a cadaveric poison. The ptomaines, as a class, have their origin in dead matter, by which they are to be distinguished from the leucomaines. noun

Any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria. noun

Food poisoning noun

Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria noun

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

Any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria.

Food poisoning.

Is a rare disease that you get from storing Open canned corn, Tuna, ravioli or any cheap canned foods in the refrigerator. Urban Dictionary

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