Poisoning caused by the toxic substance (ichthyosarcotoxin) in the flesh or organs of fish. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Sarx, flesh, + toxikon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ik″the-o-sahr″ko-tok´siz-әm) fish poisoning.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ik′thē-ō-sar′kō-tok′sizm Definitions: 1. Poisoning caused by the toxic substance (ichthyosarcotoxin) in the flesh or organs of fish.
ichthyosarcotoxism A poisoning that results from the ingestion of the flesh of poisonous fish, in contrast with ordinary bacterial food poisoning that might result from the ingesting (eating) of nonpoisonous fish contaminated by bacteria.