pesticide poisoning
Noun A toxic condition or illness caused by ingesting (swallowing) or inhaling (breathing in) a pesticide. This is a specific type of poisoning resulting from exposure to chemicals designed to kill pests.
The term "pesticide poisoning" is used to describe the medical condition resulting from harmful exposure to pesticides. It is typically used in medical, agricultural, and public health contexts. - It refers to the state of being poisoned. - It is often discussed in terms of symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
- The farmer was hospitalized due to pesticide poisoning after not wearing protective equipment.
- Public health officials investigated a case of suspected pesticide poisoning in the community.
- Symptoms of acute pesticide poisoning can include nausea, dizziness, and difficulty breathing.
- Chronic pesticide poisoning: Refers to illness resulting from repeated, low-level exposure over a long period, which may have delayed or cumulative effects.
- Studies link chronic pesticide poisoning to certain long-term neurological disorders.
- Poisoning (n.): The general condition of being affected by a poison or toxin.
- Insecticide poisoning (n.): A more specific type of pesticide poisoning caused by chemicals designed to kill insects.
- Herbicide poisoning (n.): Poisoning caused by chemicals designed to kill plants or weeds.
- Intoxication (specifically, pesticide intoxication)
- Toxicity (from pesticide exposure)
"Pesticide poisoning" specifically denotes the harmful effect or condition caused by the pesticide. It is not the act of applying the pesticide, nor is it the pesticide itself. The phrase functions as a single, compound noun naming a medical condition.
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toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide