toxicosis
noun
tox·i·co·sis
ˌtäk-sə-ˈkō-səs 
plural toxicoses
ˌtäk-sə-ˈkō-ˌsēz
: a pathological condition caused by the action of a poison or toxin
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One in four Bedlington terriers will get copper toxicosis, a liver-damaging ailment that's fatal when untreated.
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Rosie Mestel, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Brutlag said a pet parent who suspects their fur baby is suffering from cannabis toxicosis should call the 24/7 Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (expect to be charged $85 for the consult) or their veterinarian right away.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2023
But given the very real danger of Shiga toxicosis, testing manganese is well worth a try.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2012
The lack of effective treatment for such Shiga toxicosis infections is one of the main reasons this year's outbreak of E. coli poisoning in Europe was so deadly, with more than 3,700 people infected and 45 dead.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2012
While those numbers are striking---and the mechanism the team found is a nice, tidy explanation---there are still many questions to be answered before manganese can be used for treating Shiga toxicosis in humans.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2012
Upon admission and examination by the veterinary staff at the Marine Mammal Center, Otto was diagnosed with domoic acid toxicosis.
—Saryn Chorney, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2017
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Rosie Mestel, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Brutlag said a pet parent who suspects their fur baby is suffering from cannabis toxicosis should call the 24/7 Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (expect to be charged $85 for the consult) or their veterinarian right away.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2023
But given the very real danger of Shiga toxicosis, testing manganese is well worth a try.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2012
The lack of effective treatment for such Shiga toxicosis infections is one of the main reasons this year's outbreak of E. coli poisoning in Europe was so deadly, with more than 3,700 people infected and 45 dead.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2012
While those numbers are striking---and the mechanism the team found is a nice, tidy explanation---there are still many questions to be answered before manganese can be used for treating Shiga toxicosis in humans.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2012
Upon admission and examination by the veterinary staff at the Marine Mammal Center, Otto was diagnosed with domoic acid toxicosis.
—Saryn Chorney, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2017
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toxicosis
noun
tox·i·co·sis
ˌtäk-sə-ˈkō-səs
plural toxicoses
-ˌsēz
: a pathological condition caused by the action of a poison or toxin
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