The word "creotoxism" is spelled with a "c," "r," "e," "o," "t," "o," "x," "i," "s," and "m." Its pronunciation is [kriːoʊˈtɑksɪzəm] according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The root word "creo-" comes from the Greek word "kreas," meaning "flesh," while "toxism" stems from "toxon," meaning "arrow." Together, "creotoxism" refers to a type of poisoning caused by animal toxins. This term is commonly used in medical and environmental fields when studying wildlife management and veterinary medicine.
Poisoning by tainted meat.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.