tyrotoxism

English

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: tyro- +‎ tox- +‎ -ism; ultimately from Ancient Greek τυρός (turós, “cheese”) + Latin toxicum (“poison”).

Noun

tyrotoxism (uncountable)

  1. Poisoning by cheese or other dairy products
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