Poisoning

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poisoning#Biological_poisoning)

Acute poisoning is exposure to a poison on one occasion or during a short period of time. Symptoms develop in close relation to the exposure. Absorption of a poison is necessary for systemic poisoning. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Intoxication
Toxaemia
Toxicosis

Approved Date
05-Jun-2013

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