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Meaning of ciguatera | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A foodborne poisoning in humans caused by eating marine species whose flesh is contaminated with ciguatoxin.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Français ciguatéra

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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