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食物中毒

shíwù zhòngdú
noun★Intermediate— food poisoning
🏥Medicine
Medical

A condition caused by consuming contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

医生诊断她是食物中毒,建议她多喝水并休息。

The doctor diagnosed her with food poisoning and advised her to drink plenty of water and rest.

💡

This condition can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical toxins present in food.

Collocations

食物中毒症状symptoms of food poisoning食物中毒治疗treatment for food poisoning

Synonyms

食物污染食物感染

Related Phrases

食物过敏phrase
food allergy
食物安全phrase
food safety

💡Pro Tip

Prevention

To prevent food poisoning, ensure food is stored and cooked properly, and avoid consuming expired or spoiled food.

⚡Gold Rule

Medical Attention

Seek medical help if symptoms of food poisoning are severe or persist for more than a few days.

📖Word Origin

The term combines '食物' (food) and '中毒' (poisoning), literally meaning 'food poisoning.'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in medical and everyday contexts to describe illness caused by contaminated food.

Word Breakdown

食物
food
root
+
中毒
poisoning
root
汉英词典

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