toxic condition

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toxic condition - the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions

alkali poisoning - poisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (as lye or ammonia)

caffeine intoxication, caffeinism - poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products

carbon monoxide poisoning - a toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas; "carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin and displaces oxygen in the blood"

cyanide poisoning - poisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide; common in smoke from fires and in industrial chemicals

ergotism - poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs

mercury poisoning - a toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury; acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste and vomiting and diarrhea and kidney problems that may lead to death

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; characterized by progressive damage to the esophagus and liver and kidneys

pesticide poisoning - toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide

salicylate poisoning - poisoning caused by the excessive ingestion of salicylates (usually aspirin)

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Minutes of the meeting state: "Local people had been particularly worried that Courtaulds would leave the sites in a derelict and toxic condition.

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When fasts and diets become too harsh and fat is broken down too fast, toxins and heavy metals flood the bloodstream, creating a dangerous toxic condition.

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If the test proves correct, Mrs Gledhill will be one of thousands of people who have developed a toxic condition from their sofa.

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Excess caffeine ingestion, known as "caffeinism", is defined as a toxic condition marked by diarrhoea, elevated blood pressure, rapid breathing, heart palpitations and insomnia, caused by excessive intake of coffee and other caffeinecontaining substances.

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The resulting patterns of color form a gene expression profile, or signature, that points out a possible toxic condition.

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Sepsis: a toxic condition caused by the spread of bacteria from one place in the body to all over the body (such as through the blood).

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She knows it is going to hurt and having suspected pre- eclampsia (a toxic condition which occurs late in pregnancy) hasn't helped her fears because it can be fatal.

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This is an environmentally toxic condition that has to do with the disrepair of the housing"--toxic in the sense both of the toxicants used in attempts to control pests as well as the stress involved.