Glossary

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  • Polarimetry

    The measurement of the amount and rotation of polarized light.  

  • Poland syndrome

    A rare developmental anomaly in which one pectoralis muscle and the fingers on the same side of the body are hypoplastic or aplastic. The disease is not genetically transmitted but occurs spontaneously.  

  • Zinc phosphate poisoning

    Intoxication with zinc phosphide, a rodenticide that causes fatal lung and cardiac injury. There is no specific antidote.  

  • Xylene poisoning

    Injury to body tissues caused by a benzene-like compound.  

  • Warfarin poisoning

    Excessive anticoagulation (e.g., resulting in bleeding or an increased risk of bleeding) caused by administration of an overdose of warfarin.  

  • Verdigris poisoning

    Poisoning due to ingestion of verdigris, which contains copper salts. Symptoms are identical to those caused by ingesting copper sulfate.  

  • Poisoning by unknown substances

    Cases in which there is no information concerning the nature of the poison taken, and the signs and symptoms are not recognized as being due to any particular substance. Specific antidotes cannot be given in this situation. There are, however, certain agents that act in a general manner and may be efficacious.  

  • Turpentine poisoning

    Toxicity resulting usually from inhalation of turpentine.  

  • Tin poisoning

    Poisoning that results from exposure to organic compounds containing tin or tin arsenites. Most of the symptoms are neurological: changes in behavior, cognition, or awareness. Some toxic effects of tin are found on electroencephalographic examination.  

  • Thiram poisoning

    Toxic exposure to thiram. This may occur in those engaged either in manufacturing or applying this compound in agriculture.