as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases
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Recent Examples of toxin
This can lead to foodborne botulism, a rare but serious condition caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
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Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
But by the 1970s, Australia’s native animals were dying off at an alarming rate after coming into contact with the toad’s toxin.
—Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
And starting antibiotics during this stage can’t speed recovery—the bacterial toxins have already run rampant.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
The Shiga toxin infection is often transmitted through contaminated foods, particularly leafy greens and ground beef, as well through as unsafe water, the CDC said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
But by the 1970s, Australia’s native animals were dying off at an alarming rate after coming into contact with the toad’s toxin.
—Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
And starting antibiotics during this stage can’t speed recovery—the bacterial toxins have already run rampant.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
The Shiga toxin infection is often transmitted through contaminated foods, particularly leafy greens and ground beef, as well through as unsafe water, the CDC said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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In September, Bay View residents questioned whether raccoons and other wildlife were being affected by rat poison.Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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In fact, pet owners should be vigilant and make sure their pets avoid tainted food or poison.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Fipronil is also high toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to Apolo, theobromine, an alkaloid in the cacao beans used to make chocolate, makes chocolate toxic to canines.Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Worsening nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Seizures Extreme fatigue High fever Rapid heart rate Disorientation A Quick Review Kidney failure is the last stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and everyone experiences the condition a little differently.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Diabetes is associated with serious cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis (the plaque buildup in the arteries), heart attack, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure.New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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The venom is then used to create an antivenom for those bit by a funnel-web spider.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Its venom is weakly neurotoxic at best; bites aren’t considered to be dangerous for adult humans.Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxin. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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