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Poliomyelitis in which paralysis begins in the lower extremities and progresses up the legs, thighs, and trunk, and finally involves the respiratory muscles.  

Inflammation of the anterior horns of the spinal cord.  

An acute infectious inflammation of the anterior horns of the gray matter of the spinal cord, a rare illness in the U.S. since the introduction of effective polio vaccines. In this disease, paralysis may or may not occur. In the majority of patients, the disease is mild, being limited to respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, such…

Inflammatory changes in the gray matter around the third ventricle, the anterior portion of the fourth ventricle, and the aqueduct of Sylvius. It is characterized by ocular abnormalities, mental disturbances, and ataxia. The origin of the disease is thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency.  

The pole opposite the yolk in an ovum. At this point, polar bodies are formed and pinched off and protoplasm is concentrated and has its greatest activity.  

Anticholinergic side effects of atropine exposure, including restlessness, dry mouth, fever, hot and dry skin, pupillary dilation, tachycardia, hallucinations, delirium, and coma.  

Poisoning caused by ingestion of plants of the genus Arum (e.g., dieffenbachia, caladium, and philodendron), which contain poisonous calcium oxalate crystals. Symptoms include irritation, pain, burning, and swelling of the affected areas. The affected area should be washed with water, and ice should be applied. If pain is severe, corticosteroids are of benefit.  

Toxicity caused by ingestion of antimony. Symptoms include an acrid metallic taste, cardiac failure, sweating, and vomiting about 30 min after ingestion. In large doses it causes irritation of the lining of the alimentary tract, resembling arsenic poisoning.  

Nausea, vomiting, renal dysfunction, and cognitive disorders resulting from excessive exposure to aluminum. Aluminum poisoning (impaired cognition or “dialysis dementia” in patients with end-stage renal disease) has been nearly eliminated now that dialysates no longer contain aluminum.  

Excessive stimulation of the autonomic nervous system resulting from nicotine exposure. Usually nicotine poisoning occurs when young children accidentally consume nicotine chewing gum or patches found in the home.