Ciguatera
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ciguatera is a noun meaning A foodborne poisoning in humans caused by eating marine species whose flesh is contaminated with ciguatoxin.
Meaning
A foodborne poisoning in humans caused by eating marine species whose flesh is contaminated with ciguatoxin.
Example Sentences
While you've probably never heard of ciguatera toxin, it's the most common form of fish poisoning and creates a health problem for any population that routinely consumes tropical reef species.
Word Forms
- ciguateras
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seafood, ciguateratoxin, scaritoxin, ichthysarcotoxism, ichthyosarcotoxism, scombroid.
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