toxin
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In Austria, by contrast, botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments are classified as medical procedures and are typically reserved for doctors.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Infant botulism happens when swallowed spores from the bacterium infect a baby’s large intestine and make a toxin in it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
And then, of course, spiders are venomous, toting enough toxin to immobilize and liquify prey and, in a few cases, cause lesions, necrosis or death in humans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
France is mulling how to prevent people from ingesting too much of the heavy metal cadmium, after a warning their breakfast cereal and baguettes could be contaminated with the toxin.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
I stop at the door and stare back, hoping when I return to check on the toxin, the LD 50 will be 0.000 nanograms per kilogram.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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What’s more, staying hydrated helps flush toxins, keeps organs functioning optimally and thins mucus, making it easier for lungs to stay clear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"That restorative sleep is super important for physical repair, learning and memory and washing out the toxins of the day," Macauley said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
“That refusal forces victims to pay their own way out, and leaves those who can’t afford to leave trapped in gases and toxins that no agency will name.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
This rare condition, which mostly impacts children, occurs when bacterial toxins spread throughout the body and damage red blood cells, causing clots in the organs, primarily the kidneys.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
He never overworried about any such problems, but what if Kathy had been right, that toxins in New Orleans had found their way into his body?
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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