Ptomaines Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Ptomaines

Meaning 1 : any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria

    Synonyms : ptomain
Meaning 2 : a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines

    Synonyms : ptomaine poisoning