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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.

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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