Poison is any substance that causes disturbances or a harmful effect when administered to a living organism.[1] Another definition states that poison is any substance or blend of substances that can be life threatening.[2] The term poison is closely related to the amount as high doses of a substance can be harmful, and at the same time not cause injury in a lower dose.[1][note 1]
Poison classification
- Ingested Poison: Poisons that are dangerous or harmful if swallowed.
- Dermal Poison : Poisons that are rapidly absorbed by the skin.
- Parenteral Poison: Poisons that need to be introduced into the bloodstream to cause a harmful effect.
- Vaporised Poison: Poisons scattered through vaporising or spraying a poisonous substance. May be harmful if inhaled.
In the Bible
The word (Plantilla:Hebrew Name) is translated "poison" in Plantilla:Bible ref, Plantilla:Bible ref, Plantilla:Bible ref and Plantilla:Bible ref. In other contexts the same word translates as, "wrath", "fury" and other meanings. The word (Plantilla:Hebrew Name) is also translated as "venom" in Plantilla:Bible ref but in other contexts this word is translated as "gall" or "a bitter thing". In Plantilla:Bible ref the word (Plantilla:Hebrew Name) is also translated "poison".[3] In the New Testament the word (Plantilla:Greek Name) is translated "poison" in Plantilla:Bible ref and Plantilla:Bible ref.[3]
Notes
- ↑ Paracelsus stated that "all things are poison and not without poison; only the dose makes a thing not a poison" in Plantilla:Cite book