ptomaine

名词 ptomaine:

1. any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
   同义词：ptomain
2. a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
   同义词：ptomaine poisoning

pto.maine

n.（名词）
A basic nitrogenous organic compound produced by bacterial putrefaction of protein.
尸碱：一种含氮的有机化合物，由蛋白质被细菌感染导致腐烂而产生

来源：
Italian ptomaina
意大利语 ptomaina
from Greek ptôma [corpse]
源自 希腊语 ptôma [尸体]
from piptein [to fall] * see pet-
源自 piptein [落下] *参见 pet-