Concept information

Preferred term

poison  

Definition

  • A substance which, when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed, or when applied to, injected into, or developed within the body, in relatively small amounts, may cause injury, harm, or destruction to organs, tissue, or life.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/6358

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