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Any natural poison produced by algae, e.g., marine phytoplankton. Examples of phycotoxins include okadaic acid, domoic acid, and yessotoxin.  

The crab louse. It infests primarily the pubic region but it may also be found in armpits, beard, eyebrows, and eyelashes.  

Chemical compounds used to improve the flexibility of plastics. In health care, phthalates are used in devices such as intravenous tubing. They are also used in numerous consumer goods, including nail polish, soaps, shampoos, and vinyl, among many others. Some evidence suggests these compounds may have carcinogenic, endocrine disruptive, or other toxic effects on adults…

Downward displacement of the diaphragm.  

Attachment of the heart by adhesions to the diaphragm.  

Concerning the diaphragm and liver. Pertaining to both the diaphragm and the liver.  

Concerning the diaphragm and stomach.  

Excision of part of the phrenic nerve.  

Surgical excision of all or part of the diaphragm.  

Concerning the ability to use light in metabolism. Living organisms have the remarkable capability of deriving sustenance for their growth and development from inorganic sources, employing the energy harnessed from the radiance of the sun.