Engelsk navneord: ptomaine |
1. | ptomaine (om masse el. substans) any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | ptomain |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | amine, aminoalkane |
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| Mere specifikke termer | cadaverine, putrescine |
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2. | ptomaine (om tilstand) a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | ptomaine poisoning |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder |
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