Tyrotoxism

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Pronunciation: /taɪˈrɑːtəˌzɪzəm/

Definitions of tyrotoxism

noun the state of being poisoned by cheese or other dairy products

Example Sentences

A1 Tyrotoxism is a condition caused by consuming toxic cheese.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with tyrotoxism after they ate expired dairy products.

B1 Tyrotoxism can result from ingesting cheese contaminated with harmful bacteria.

B2 The symptoms of tyrotoxism include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

C1 In severe cases, tyrotoxism can lead to hospitalization and intensive medical treatment.

C2 The study of tyrotoxism involves researching the different types of toxins found in cheese and their effects on the human body.

Examples of tyrotoxism in a Sentence

formal Tyrotoxism is a rare condition caused by consuming dairy products contaminated with toxins.

informal I heard that guy got tyrotoxism from eating spoiled cheese.

slang Don't mess around with expired milk, you might end up with tyrotoxism.

figurative His love for cheese is so strong, it's like he's immune to tyrotoxism.

Grammatical Forms of tyrotoxism

past tense

tyrotoxismed

plural

tyrotoxisms

comparative

more tyrotoxic

superlative

most tyrotoxic

present tense

tyrotoxisms

future tense

will tyrotoxism

perfect tense

have tyrotoxismed

continuous tense

is tyrotoxisming

singular

tyrotoxism

positive degree

tyrotoxic

infinitive

to tyrotoxism

gerund

tyrotoxisming

participle

tyrotoxismed

Origin and Evolution of tyrotoxism

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'tyrotoxism' originated from the Greek words 'tyros' meaning cheese and 'toxikon' meaning poison.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe poisoning caused by cheese, the term 'tyrotoxism' has evolved to encompass any food poisoning caused by dairy products.