(folklore) Five animals regarded as poisonous or otherwise hazardous in Chinese folklore: typically snakes, scorpions, centipedes, toads, and spiders.

(Buddhism) The three root kleshas of Moha (delusion and confusion), Raga (greed and sensual attachment) and Dvesha (aversion and hate), which are considered to be innate in a being.

(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.

Synonym of radiation sickness

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

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

A potentially fatal medical condition, also called water intoxication, caused by extremely rapid intake of water. / Contaminating a water source with a toxin.