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poison /poi·son/ (poiz´'n) a substance that, on ingestion, inhalation, absorption, application, injection, or development within the body, in relatively small amounts, may cause structural damage or functional disturbance.poi´sonous

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poi·son (poizn)

n.

1. A substance taken internally or applied externally that is injurious to health or dangerous to life.

2. A chemical substance that inhibits another substance or a reaction.

v.

To kill or harm with poison.

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poison

[poi′zən]

Etymology: L, potio, drink

any substance that impairs health or destroys life when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed by the body in relatively small amounts. Some toxicologists suggest that, depending on the dose, all substances are poisons. Many experts state that it is impossible to categorize any chemical as either safe or toxic and that the real concern is the risk or hazard associated with the use of any substance. Clinically all poisons are divided into those that respond to specific treatments or antidotes and those for which there is no specific treatment. Research continues to develop effective antitoxins for poisons, but there are relatively few effective antidotes. Maintaining respiration and circulation is the most important aspect of treatment. See also poisoning treatment. poisonous, adj.

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poison,

n a substance that, when ingested, inhaled, absorbed, injected into, or developed within the body, will cause damage to structures of the body and impair or destroy their function.

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poison

a substance that, on ingestion, inhalation, absorption, application, injection or development within the body, in relatively small amounts, may cause structural damage or functional disturbance.

Corrosives are poisons that destroy tissues directly. They include the mineral acids, such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, and the caustic alkalis, such as ammonia, sodium hydroxide (lye), sodium carbonate and sodium hypochlorite; and carbolic acid (phenol).

Irritants are poisons that inflame the mucous membranes by direct action. These include copper sulfate, salts of lead, cantharidin, oxalate raphides, and many plant and insect poisons.

Nerve toxins act on the nerves or affect some of the basic cell processes. This large group includes the narcotics, such as opium, heroin and cocaine, and the barbiturates, anesthetics and alcohols.

Blood toxins act on the blood and deprive it of oxygen. They include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocyanic acid and the gases used in chemical warfare. Some blood toxins destroy the blood cells or the platelets.

See also poisoning and names of individual poisons.

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poison bean

sesbania spp., thermopsismontana.

berry poison

gastrolobiumparvifolium.

box poison

gastrolobiumparviflorum.

bullock poison

gastrolobiumtrilobum.

poison bush

thesiumnamaquense.

bushman's poison

acokanthera spp.

poison buttercup

ranunculusscleratus.

camel poison

erythrophleumchlorostachys.

candyup poison

stypandra glauca.

Champion Bay poison

gastrolobiumoxyloboides.

clover-leaf poison

goodialotifolia.

cluster poison

gastrolobiumbennettsianum.

poison Control Center

public facility set up to provide information around the clock to provide information on toxicity of substances and current information of correct first aid methods and antidotes for poisoning emergencies.

crinkle-leaf poison

gastrolobiumvillosum.

desert poison bush

gastrolobiumgrandiflorum.

poison elder

toxicodendronvernix.

Gilbernene poison

gastrolobiumrotundifolium.

granite poison

gastrolobiumgraniticum.

heart-leaf poison bush

gastrolobiumbilobum or G. grandiflorum.

poison hemlock

conium maculatum.

Hill River poison

gastrolobiumpolystachyum.

hook-point poison

gastrolobiumhamulosum.

horned poison

gastrolobiumpolystachyum.

Hutt River poison

gastrolobiumpropinquum.

insect poison

see bee sting, epicauta vittata, tick paralysis.

poison ivy

toxicodendronradicans.

kite-leaf poison

gastrolobiumlaytonii.

lamb poison

isotropiscuneifolia.

poison leaf

dichapetalumcymosum.

poison lobelia

lobeliapratioides.

mallet poison

gastrolobiumdensifolium.

marlock poison

gastrolobiumparviflorum.

poison morning glory

ipomoeamuelleri.

narrow-leaf poison

gastrolobiumstenophyllum.

net-leaf poison

gastrolobiumracemosum.

poison oak

toxicodendrondiversilobum, T. quercifolium.

poison onion

dipcadiglaucum.

pea-blossom poison

isotropis spp.

poison peach

trematomentosa. Called also peach-leaf poison bush.

poison pimelea

pimeleapauciflora.

poison pod albizia

albiziaversicolor.

prickly poison

gastrolobiumspinosum.

rigid-leaf poison

gastrolobiumrigidum.

river poison

gastrolobiumforrestii.

river poison tree

excoecariadallachyana.

rock poison

gastrolobiumcallistachys.

Roe's poison

gastrolobiumspectabile.

round-leaf poison

gastrolobiumpycnostachyum.

runner poison

gastrolobiumovalifolium.

poison sage

isotropisatropurpurea.

sandplain poison

gastrolobiummicrocarpum.

scale-leaf poison

gastrolobiumappressum.

poison sedge

schoenusasperocarpus.

slender poison

gastrolobiumheterophyllum.

slender lamb poison

isotropisjuncea.

spike poison

gastrolobiumglaucum.

Stirling Range poison

gastrolobiumvelutinum.

poison suckleya

suckleya suckleyana.

poison sumac

toxicodendronvernix.

thick-leaf poison

gastrolobiumcrassifolium.

poison vetch

astragalus spp., oxytropis spp.

wallflower poison

gastrolobiumgrandiflorum.

poison walnut

cryptocarya pleurosperma.

wodjil poison

gastrolobiumfloribundum.

woolly poison

gastrolobiumtomentosum.

York Road poison

gastrolobiumcalycinum.

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poison

Drug slang A regional street term for heroin; fentanyl Toxicology A toxic substance that adversely affects the metabolism of a cell, tissue or entire organism, evoking biochemical and histologic changes, and possibly evoke irreversible cell damage and/or death Management–dialysis Sedative-hypnotics–chloral hydrate, ethanol, ethylene glycol, methanol, barbiturates, meprobamate, analgesics–acetaminophen, aspirin, phenacetin, amphetamines, heavy metals–arsenic, lead, mercury, metallic salts–eg, of calcium or lithium, halides, alkaloids–quinine, strychnine, anilines, carbon tetrachloride, ergotamine, INH, nitrofurantoin, phenytoin, theophylline Nondialysis poisons  Amitriptyline, anticholinergics, antidepressants, atropine, benzodiazepines, digitalis, hallucinogens, heroin, methaqualone, phenelzine, phenothiazines, propoxyphene

Poison potency–MLD–minimum lethal dose  

Agent  MLD, mole/kg

Botulinum toxin A  3.3 x 10^-17

Tetanus toxin 1.0 x 10^-15

Diphtheria toxin 4.2 x 10^-12

Agent Orange  3.1 x 10^-9

Curare 7.2 x 10^-7

Strychnine 1.5 x 10^-6

Cyanide  2.0 x 10^-4 

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Patient discussion about poison suckleya.

Q. is poison ivy or sumac contagious

A. if you scratch the rash and it has open sores,the pus from the sores can spread to other parts of the body and to other people as well,

Q. What are the Symptoms of Food Poisoning? My kid started vomiting non-stop tonight, but has doesn't have a fever. We ate lunch at this new restaurant, could this be related? What are the symptoms of food poisoning?

A. Symptoms of food poisoning typically begin several hours to several days after consumption of contaminated food, and depending on the agent involved (for instance-bacteria), can include one or more of the following: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headache or fatigue. These are symptoms are classicaly "gastroenteritis-like", however when there's a background of eating out a few hours prior to it, it significantly suggests it is a case of food poisoning.

Q. How Do You Treat Food Poisoning? I've been suffering from food poisoning for the last two days, is there a way to treat it? Is there specific food I should avoid?

A. Food poisoning is caused by a variety of foodborne pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites that contaminate food. Usually the body is able to permanently recover after a short period of acute discomfort and illness. During this period it is very important to keep proper hydration, meaning to drink lots of fluids, preferabely water, because a lot of water is wasted in stools and vomiting. It is also recommended to watch your diet during this short period of time, and avoid dairy products and fruit that might cause further abdominal discomfort. Rice and soup are very recommended. Antibiotics aren't used at the first two days because these are usually viral infections, however if it continues, it is recommended to visit the doctor.