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Definition of Tyrotoxicon

1. n. A ptomaine discovered by Vaughan in putrid cheese and other dairy products, and producing symptoms similar to cholera infantum. Chemically, it appears to be related to, or identical with, diazobenzol.

Definition of Tyrotoxicon

1. Noun. (organic chemistry) A ptomaine found in putrid cheese and other dairy products, producing symptoms similar to cholera infantum, and possibly identical with diazobenzol. ¹

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Medical Definition of Tyrotoxicon

1. A ptomaine discovered by Vaughan in putrid cheese and other dairy products, and producing symptoms similar to cholera infantum. Chemically, it appears to be related to, or identical with, diazobenzol. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Cheese + . See Toxic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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