tetraodon poisoning

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tetraodon poisoning,

a reaction caused by a toxin in puffer fish and marine sunfish. It may result in myalgia, paresthesia, and other neuromuscular disorders. Death may result from respiratory paralysis. See also ciguatera poisoning, fish poisoning, scombroid poisoning.

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