| food poisoning | The development of gastroenteritis secondary to the consumption of bacteria or their toxic byproducts. Onset of symptoms may occur anywhere from 30 minutes to 12 hours after the ingestion of the tainted foodstuffs. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| lead poisoning | <pharmacology> An environment hazard (for example, from lead-containing paint, leaded gasoline,etc) capable of causing brain damage. (25 Jun 1999) |
| lecheguilla poisoning | A plant toxaemia of sheep and goats in western Texas, southeastern New Mexico, and northern Mexico caused by eating Agave lecheguilla; there is liver damage resulting in icterus, sometimes haemoglobinuria, and often death, and photosensitivity with oedema, swelling, and crusting of the face and ears. Synonym: swellhead. (05 Mar 2000) |