An epidemic of triorthocresylphosphate poisoning.
1961
C M GODFREY
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MeSH Term
Description
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D010243
Paralysis
A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45)
Any of three isomeric crystalline aromatic methylphenols, also known as hydroxytoluenes.
D058872
Epidemics
Sudden outbreaks of a disease in a country or region not previously recognized in that area, or a rapid increase in the number of new cases of a previous existing endemic disease. Epidemics can also refer to outbreaks of disease in animal or plant populations.