Meaning | The physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance. |
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Synonyms | poisoning, intoxication |
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Narrower | alkali poisoning | poisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (as lye or ammonia) |
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caffeinism, caffeine intoxication | poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products |
carbon monoxide poisoning | A toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas |
cyanide poisoning | poisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide |
ergotism | poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products |
mercury poisoning | A toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury |
naphthalene poisoning | toxic condition resulting from inhaling or ingesting naphthalene |
nicotine poisoning | toxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of large amounts of nicotine |
ophidism | poisoning by snake venom |
paraquat poisoning | poisoning caused by ingestion of paraquat |
pesticide poisoning | toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide |
salicylate poisoning | poisoning caused by the excessive ingestion of salicylates (usually aspirin) |
Broader | physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition | The condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
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Spanish | intoxicación |
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Catalan | enverinament |
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