trinitrotoluene poisoning
- trinitrotoluene poisoning
- a form of poisoning in munition workers that work with trinitrotoluene, characterized by dermatitis, gastritis with abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, and blood changes. Called also TNT p.
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