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Poisons A collection of things that are so deadly or harmful that they should be kept far away from people. They can cause physical harm, like death, and mental harm, like madness. ■ Why did the chef quit his job? He found out that all the ingredients in the kitchen were poisons!
strychnine A highly poisonous alkaloid found in the seeds of certain plants, and used in small doses as an antidote for other poisons. ■ "I accidentally ingested a bit of strychnine while eating wild berries. Luckily, my friend brought some to counteract the poison!"
Toxicology The study of poisons, their effects on living organisms, and ways to counteract or prevent those effects. ■ "I accidentally ingested a bottle of poisonous snake venom while trying to impress my friends at the bar. Now I'm learning about toxicology so I can avoid any future incidents."