as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases
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Recent Examples of toxin
As for possibilities, things that can be considered are cancer, gallstones, exposure to toxins, various infectious diseases, pancreatitis, or simple inflammation with no specific cause.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
But the marvels of modern intensive-care medicine couldn’t undo the damage from this ancient toxin.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The Ananda doctors believe that a massage at least every ten days is essential to flush out toxins and stimulate neurotransmitters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
In a small, domed stone or clay structure, heated volcanic rocks, medicinal herbs, and water create steam, which is believed to cleanse toxins, improve circulation, and provide a spiritual connection to nature.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
But the marvels of modern intensive-care medicine couldn’t undo the damage from this ancient toxin.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The Ananda doctors believe that a massage at least every ten days is essential to flush out toxins and stimulate neurotransmitters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
In a small, domed stone or clay structure, heated volcanic rocks, medicinal herbs, and water create steam, which is believed to cleanse toxins, improve circulation, and provide a spiritual connection to nature.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxin
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Drawing this degraded, sour crude is akin to pumping industrial poison through our midstream and downstream networks.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Calls to poison centers in the United States about the widely available herb kratom increased more than 1,200% between 2015 and 2025, new research has found.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Taking supporting women’s wrongs—and rights—to new levels, everyone’s favorite toxic on-screen Girl Boss duo are back for a fourth season of Industry: Harper Stern and Yasmin Kara-Hanani.—
Chloe Laws,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2008 meant to protect the public from harmful electronic waste toxics.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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Burning coal produces fine particles that lodge deep in the lungs and bloodstream, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Houry points to recent public health threats caused by vaccine preventable diseases, on which Kennedy has not given the typical response of promoting vaccines.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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The woman who was bitten, later identified as 46-year-old Gabriela Bautista of Moorpark, died March 19 as a result of rattlesnake venom toxicity, the Ventura County medical examiner’s office told KTLA.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Do not apply a tourniquet, slash the wound with a knife or attempt to suck out the venom, officials warned.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxin. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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