parathion poisoning

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parathion poisoning

[per′əthī′on]

Etymology: Gk, para + thio, phosphate, on + L, potio, drink

a toxic condition caused by the ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin of the highly toxic organophosphorous insecticide parathion. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, confusion, headache, lack of muscular control, convulsions, and dyspnea.

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