crotonism

crotonism
cro·ton·ism (kroґtən-iz-əm) poisoning by croton oil, characterized by a burning sensation in the mouth and sometimes vomiting, severe diarrhea, and intestinal cramps; this may be accompanied by headache, somnolence, vertigo, prostration, and collapse, with death from circulatory or respiratory failure.

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  • crotonism — cro·ton·ism (krōtʹn ĭz əm) n. Poisoning by croton oil, characterized by burning of the mouth, severe gastrointestinal disturbance, headache, vertigo, and death from respiratory or circulatory failure. * * * …   Universalium

  • crotin — cro·tin krōt ən n a mixture of poisonous proteins found in the seeds of a small Asian tree (Croton tiglium) related to the spurges * * * cro·tin (kroґtin) a phytotoxin derived from the seeds of Croton tiglium, which causes crotonism …   Medical dictionary

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