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Noun: parathion poisoning
  1. A toxic condition resulting from inhalation or ingestion of the insecticide parathion; characterized by nausea and abdominal pains and headache and convulsions and sweating
    "Strict regulations have been implemented to prevent parathion poisoning among agricultural workers"

Derived forms: parathion poisonings

Type of: pesticide poisoning

Encyclopedia: Parathion poisoning