A woody vine plant in the family Anacardiaceae (Toxicodendron radicans or Rhus toxicodendron), well-known for its ability to produce urushiol, a skin irritant that causes an itching rash for most people.

Synonym of radiation sickness

(pathology) A chronic intoxication produced by the absorption of lead into the body, characterized by severe colicky pains, a dark line along the gums, and local muscular paralysis.

(idiomatic) A manner, means, or tone of expression had by a written work, characterized by spitefulness, defamation, and/or intimidation directed toward a person, organization, or point of view.

(pathology) The presence in the bloodstream of microorganisms or their toxins in sufficient quantity to cause serious illness; sepsis or septicemia.

(pathology) Any food-borne disease, such as salmonella, which causes diarrhea, nausea, fever and abdominal cramps.

poisoning due to the presence of phosphorus; a classic symptom is phossy jaw

Any specialized gland in some fishes and amphibians that secretes a mucus-like substance containing venomous or acrid material.

plural of poison gland

(pathology) Synonym of allantiasis