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• Military cadence
  ...march or running-in-formation (double time) march. This serves the purpose of keeping soldiers "dressed", moving in step as a unit and in formation, whil ...close-order drill was a particular cadence count for the complex sequence of loading and firing a musket. In the Revolutionary War, Baron von Steuben no
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• Blood on the Risers
  ...atrooper whose parachute does not work. This results in him falling to his death. ...ort Benning, Georgia are sometimes required to memorize the lyrics as part of their training.
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• Rebel Roll
  Death Star’s about to blow<br/> Ahah group of ties<br/>
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• Para Rescue (cadence)
  I got two sets of teeth and a full coat of hair<br/> Dealing death isn' t all we do<br/>
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• Doog food
  * Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death. ...m fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
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• Sprouted wheat bread
  ...d then cook it in a sealed oven so that it reaches an internal temperature of about 187 degrees over about a two and three quarter hour time. Look at "w ...or Essene flat bread is from Edmond B. Szekely Book One The Essene Gospel of Peace is below.
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• Sailor's Creed
  ...ed]] of the [[United States Navy]], originally developed for the promotion of personal excellence. ...o form a group that would create a Code of Ethics for the Navy. The result of this meeting at the Naval War College was the eight point ''The Navy Unifor
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• 1983 Beirut barracks bombing
  |image=Beirutbarr.jpg|300px|caption=A smoke cloud rises from the rubble of the bombed barracks at Beirut International Airport. ...0|N|35|29|17|E|type:landmark|name=DrakkarBarracks}}<br/>'Drakkar' barracks of French [[''1er Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes'']], Ramlet al Baida, B
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• USS Hissem (DE-400)
  |Ship out of service= ...SS ''Hissem'' (DE-400/DER-400)''' was an [[Edsall class destroyer escort]] of the [[United States Navy]]. She was named for [[Joseph Hissem]].
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• USS Brough (DE-148)
  |Ship out of service= ...ly]] for his actions during the [[Battle of the Aleutian Islands|battles]] of [[Kiska]] and [[Attu]].
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• USS Thomas J. Gary (DE-326)
  |Ship out of service= |Ship out of service=
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• USS Daniel (DE-335)
  |Ship out of service= ...SS|Hornet|CV-8}} 19 October 1941, he remained on board that ship until his death 2 days after the action off [[Santa Cruz Island]] 26 October 1942. Private
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• USS Pillsbury (DE-133)
  |Ship out of service= ...ciety]] for many years, he was president of the society at the time of his death, 30 December 1919.
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• And Can It Be that I Should Gain?
  For me? who him to death pursued?<br /> To sound the depths of love divine.<br />
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• Building Your Own Larry Hall Icyball
  ...n death or serious injury. Exposure to ammonia can cause serious injury or death. We share these words and photos for information only. We make no claim as ...rs. I tried another kind of thread compound, and it failed during the heat of regeneration.
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• Arc Welding
  ...orating filler material. The process of arc welding is widely used because of its low capital and running costs. ...table arc. In 1905 Russian scientist Vladimir Mitkevich proposed the usage of three-phase electric arc for welding. In 1919, [[alternating current]] weld
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• Turkish Delight Duplicator Recipe
  ...duplicator for small print run stuff (apa contribs, small con newsletters of the informal persuasion) and security printing (Postscript output -> ghosts Anyway, here's Jenny's recipe (as obtained from a friend of a friend of a 'freedom fighter' who apparently used to run across the veldt duplicating
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• Wood gas generator
  ...ounted on an internal combustion engine, to provide a [[wood gas]], a form of [[syngas]]. These devices are also known as '''gas producers'''. ...than through the town-gas process of destructive distillation (pyrolysis) of coal.
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• Bofors
  ...amous owner was [[Alfred Nobel]] who owned the company from 1894 until his death in December 1896. He had the key role in reshaping the iron manufacturer to ...fors. In September 2000 [[United Defense|United Defense Industries]] (UDI) of the [[United States]] acquired Bofors Weapons Systems (the heavy weapons di
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• Quinine
  | pregnancy_category = C <small>([[United States of America|USA]])</small>, D <small>([[Australia|Au]])</small> ...nti-inflammatory]] properties and a bitter taste. It is a [[stereoisomer]] of [[quinidine]] which, unlike quinine, is an [[anti-arrhythmic]]. Quinine con
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• Mefloquine
  ...lter Reed Army Institute of Research]] in the U.S. as a synthetic analogue of [[quinine]]. ...sed to prevent [[malaria]] (malaria prophylaxis) and also in the treatment of [[chloroquine]]-resistant [[Plasmodium falciparum|falciparum malaria]]. As
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• Lidocaine
  Etymology: from one of its many chemical names - [alpha-Diethylamino-2,6-dimethylacetani- ] - lide ...ar = 1999 | pages = 1557 | author = T. J. Reilly | title = The Preparation of Lidocaine | url = http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/Journal/Issues/1999/Nov/abs1
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• Dexamethasone
  ...amethasone''' is a potent synthetic member of the [[glucocorticoid]] class of [[steroid]] drugs. It acts as an [[anti-inflammatory]] and [[immunosuppress ...fore and/or after some forms of [[dental surgery]], such as the extraction of the [[wisdom teeth]], an operation which often leaves the patient with puff
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• Acetylcysteine
  ...supplement]] used primarily as a [[mucolytic agent]] and in the management of [[paracetamol]] (acetaminophen) [[overdose]]. Other uses include sulfate re * '''Rheunac''' (Tree Of Life, Israel).
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• Naloxone
  ...e required, as the duration of action of most opioids is greater than that of naloxone.<ref name=AHFS2015/> Administration to opioid-dependent individuals may cause symptoms of [[opioid withdrawal]], including restlessness, agitation, nausea, vomiting,
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• Phenobarbital
  |title=Phenobarbital for the treatment of epilepsy in the 21st century: a critical review ...medicine in the [[WHO Model List of Essential Medicines]], which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system.<ref name="essentialWH
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• Phenytoin
  ...ted sodium channels. Aside from seizures, it is an option in the treatment of [[trigeminal neuralgia]] in the event that carbamazepine is deemed inapprop ...5331289">{{cite journal |author=Balaji S |title=Medical therapy for sudden death |journal=Pediatr. Clin. North Am. |volume=51 |issue=5 |pages=1379–87 |yea
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• Levamisole
  ...ntinued.htm |title=Products Discontinued from the Market Since Publication of the 2000 CPS |publisher=Canadian Pharmacists Association |accessdate=2009-0 ...[melanoma]] and [[head and neck cancer]]. It is unclear from its mechanism of action why it would have an effect in treating colon cancer, although it ha
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• Mebendazole
  ...highly effective broad spectrum anti elminitic indicated for the treatment of nemotode infestations including round worm, whip worm,thread worm and hook ...nfection has not cleared up. The dosage may differ depending on which type of worm someone is infected with. Some available products deliver 500&nbsp;mg
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• Praziquantel
  | pregnancy_category = Only when clearly needed (lack of sufficient data in humans) ...url=http://www.ajtmh.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=15642971}}</ref> As of 2005, praziquantel is the primary treatment for human [[schistosomiasis]],
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• Clindamycin
  ...Clostridium difficile''-associated]] [[diarrhea]] (the most frequent cause of [[pseudomembranous colitis]]). Although this [[side-effect]] occurs with al ...Feldman S, Careccia RE, Barham KL, Hancox J |title=Diagnosis and treatment of acne |journal=Am Fam Physician |volume=69 |issue=9 |pages=2123–30 |year=2
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• Chloramphenicol
  ...urnal |author=Falagas ME, Grammatikos AP, Michalopoulos A |title=Potential of old-generation antibiotics to address current need for new antibiotics |jou ...journal | author = Rich M, Ritterhoff R, Hoffmann R | title = A fatal case of aplastic anemia following chloramphenicol (chloromycetin) therapy. | journa
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• Erythromycin
  ...] to penicillins. For respiratory tract infections, it has better coverage of atypical organisms, including [[mycoplasma]] and [[Legionellosis]]. It was Erythromycin is produced from a strain of the actinomycete ''[[Saccharopolyspora erythraea]]''.
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• Metronidazole
  | type of medicine = [[antibiotic]], [[antiprotozoal agent|antiprotozoal]] ...e '''Flagyl''', in '''Pakistan''' it is also available with the brand name of '''Nidagyl''' manufactured and marketed by '''Star Laboratories'''. In Thai
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• Streptomycin
  | title = Population pharmacokinetics of intravenous and intramuscular streptomycin in patients with tuberculosis '''Streptomycin''' is an [[antibiotic]] drug, the first of a class of drugs called [[aminoglycoside]]s to be discovered, and was the first antibi
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• Fluconazole
  ...is a [[triazole]] [[antifungal drug]] used in the treatment and prevention of superficial and systemic fungal infections. In a bulk powder form, it appea ===Mode of action===
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• Griseofulvin
  ...lly. It is used both in animals and in humans, to treat fungal infections of the skin (commonly known as [[ringworm]]) and nails. It is derived from the ...the processing for mitosis and also underlying information for deposition of fungal cell walls.
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• Nystatin
  ...o its [[toxicity]] profile, there are currently no injectable formulations of this drug on the US market.<ref>Nystatin on RxList.com http://www.rxlist.co ...g neonatal oral [[Candidiasis|thrush]] is restricted to those over the age of one month ([[miconazole]] is an appropriate alternative for younger babies)
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• Amphotericin B
  ...ptomycete isolated from the soil collected in the [[Orinoco River]] region of [[Venezuela]]. Its name originates from the chemical's [[amphoteric]] prope Oral preparations of Amphotericin B are used to treat [[oral candidiasis|thrush]]; these are vir
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• Flucytosine
  ...ntifugnal properties discovered in 1964. The drug is dispensed in capsules of 250 mg and 500 mg strength. The injectable form is diluted in 250 mL [[sali ===Mechanisms of action===
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• Nelfinavir
  ...he [[human immunodeficiency virus]] (HIV). Nelfinavir belongs to the class of drugs known as [[protease inhibitor (pharmacology)|protease inhibitors]] (P ...uthor=Zhang KE, Wu E, Patick AK, ''et al.'' |title=Circulating metabolites of the human immunodeficiency virus protease inhibitor nelfinavir in humans: s
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• Codeine
  ...'et al'' |title=Comparative metabolic capabilities and inhibitory profiles of CYP2D6.1, CYP2D6.10, and CYP2D6.17 |journal=Drug Metab. Dispos. |volume=35 ...ylation process is still much more common. It is considered the prototype of the weak to midrange opioids.
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• Sodium nitrite
  ...in metal coatings for phosphatizing and detinning; and in the manufacture of [[rubber]] chemicals. It may also be used as an [[electrolyte]] in [[electr ...c oxide]]'s importance to human metabolism and human endogenous metabolism of nitrite.
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• Atropine
  ...Model List of Essential Medicines|Essential Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system.<ref name="essentialWH | title = WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
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• Ketamine
  ...tle=Contribution of CYP3A4, CYP2B6, and CYP2C9 isoforms to N-demethylation of ketamine in human liver microsomes |journal=Drug Metabolism and Disposition ...anesthesia]]"<ref>{{Cite journal|author=Bergman SA |title=Ketamine: review of its pharmacology and its use in pediatric anesthesia |journal=Anesthesia Pr
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• Sodium thiopental
  ...Blackman GL, Paull JD, Wolf LJ |title=Pharmacokinetics and plasma binding of thiopental. II: Studies at cesarean section |journal=Anesthesiology |volume ...Model List of Essential Medicines|Essential Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic healthcare system.<ref name="essentialWHO
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• Valproic acid
  ...bilizer|mood-stabilizing]] [[medication|drug]], primarily in the treatment of [[epilepsy]], [[bipolar disorder]], and, less commonly, [[major depressive ...[[histone deacetylase inhibitor]] and is under investigation for treatment of HIV and various cancers.
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• Fluoxetine
  ...ination with [[olanzapine]] as '''[[Symbyax]]''') is an [[antidepressant]] of the [[selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor]] (SSRI) class. It is manufact Fluoxetine is approved for the treatment of [[major depressive disorder|major depression]] (including pediatric depress
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• Aspirin
  ...tances binds [[platelet]] molecules together to create a patch over damage of the walls within blood vessels. Because the platelet patch can become too l ...f Acute Myocardial Infarction in Elderly Medicare Beneficiaries : Patterns of Use and Outcomes| journal = Circulation| year = 1995|pmid = 7586250}}</ref>
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• Atenolol
  ...al |author=Agon P, Goethals P, Van Haver D, Kaufman JM |title=Permeability of the blood-brain barrier for atenolol studied by positron emission tomograph .../en/NeLM-Area/Evidence/Guidelines/Updated-NICE-guideline-on-the-management-of-hypertension-in-adults-in-primary-care/ | date=2006-06-30 | publisher=[[Nat
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• Enalapril
  ...362:228, Jan. 21, 2010)</ref> Enalapril was the first member of the group of ACE inhibitors known as the dicarboxylate-containing ACE inhibitors. ...ntaining ACE inhibitor, was developed partly to overcome these limitations of captopril. The sulfhydryl-moiety was replaced by a carboxylate-moiety, but
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• Digoxin
  | routes_of_administration = [[Route of administration#Enteral|Oral]], [[Intravenous therapy|Intravenous]] ...] derivative is [[acetyldigoxin]]. Digoxin is widely used in the treatment of various [[heart condition]]s, namely [[atrial fibrillation]], [[atrial flut
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• Simvastatin
  ...disease]]. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of ''[[Aspergillus terreus]]''. ...s discovery encouraged scientists worldwide to find an effective inhibitor of this enzyme.
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• Acetic acid
  ...reagent|chemical reagent]] and industrial chemical, used in the production of [[polyethylene terephthalate]] mainly used in soft drink bottles; [[cellulo ...mand of acetic acid is around 6.5&nbsp;million [[tonne]]s per year (Mt/a), of which approximately 1.5&nbsp;Mt/a is met by recycling; the remainder is man
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• Spironolactone
  ...never be given with potassium supplementation for fear of the development of [[hyperkalemia]]. ==Mechanism of action==
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• Magnesium hydroxide
  | OtherNames = Milk of Magnesia | RefractIndex = 1.559<ref>Pradyot Patnaik. ''Handbook of Inorganic Chemicals''. McGraw-Hill, 2002, ISBN 0070494398</ref>
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• Aluminium hydroxide
  ...ter purification, and an adsorbent for the catalyst during the manufacture of polyethylene by the Sclairtech process. ...double layers of hydroxyl groups with aluminium ions occupying two-thirds of the octahedral holes between the two layers.<ref>A. F. Wells, ''Structural
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• Salbutamol
  ...r agonist|β₂-adrenergic receptor agonist]] used for the relief of [[bronchospasm]] in conditions such as [[asthma]] and [[chronic obstructive ...om/Editorial/20071013/articles/p404ventolin.html Ventolin remains a breath of fresh air for asthma sufferers, after 40 years]. The Pharmaceutical Journal
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• Potassium chloride
  | OtherNames = [[Sylvite]]<br/>Muriate of potash ...centered cubic]]. Potassium chloride is occasionally known as "[[muriate]] of potash," particularly when used as a [[fertilizer]]. [[Potash]] varies in c
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• Ibuprofen
  ...Model List of Essential Medicines|Essential Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system.<ref name="essentialWH | title = WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
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• Nitrous oxide
  ...ocket]]ry and in [[Auto racing|motor racing]] to increase the power output of [[Piston engine|engines]]. At elevated temperatures, nitrous oxide is a pow ...Forcing"] which contains information on [[global warming potential]] (GWP) of greenhouse gases.</ref>
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• Mercury (element)
  ...of any metal. A heavy, silvery [[d-block]] [[metal]], mercury is also one of the five [[liquid metal|metallic]] chemical elements that are [[liquid]] at ...f mercury (such as [[mercuric chloride]] or [[methylmercury]]), inhalation of mercury vapor, or eating seafood contaminated with mercury.
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• Zidovudine
  ...used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. It is an [[analog (chemistry)|analog]] of [[thymidine]]. ...Model List of Essential Medicines|Essential Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system.<ref name="essentialWH
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• Morphine
  *[[Cardiac arrest]], cessation of [[Cardiac cycle|heartbeat]], or [[heart failure]] *[[Flushing (physiology)|Flushing]] of the [[face]]
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• Paracetamol
  ...| url = http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/je990124v | journal = Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data | volume = 44 | pages = 1391 | year = 1999}}</r ...set of analgesia is approximately 11 minutes after [[oral administration]] of paracetamol,<ref>{{cite doi|10.1093/bja/aei109}}</ref> and its [[half life]
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• Ephedrine
  ...[[pseudoephedrine]] as its principal active constituents. The same is true of other herbal products containing extracts from ''Ephedra'' species. ...phedrine pseudoephedrine isomers.svg|thumb|390px|The four diastereoisomers of ephedrine.]]
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• Diazepam
  ...09F.SGM}}</ref> The pharmacological action of diazepam enhances the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA by binding to the benzodiazepine site on the [[GA ...s-2008"/> Diazepam also has abuse potential and can cause serious problems of addiction. Urgent action by National Governments to improve prescribing pra
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• Abrus precatorius
  ...ant is native to [[Indonesia]] and grows in tropical and subtropical areas of the world where it has been introduced. It has a tendency to become [[weed ...ter than the fatal dose of abrin. Abrin can kill with a circulating amount of less than 3 μg ([[microgram]]s).
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• Cicuta virosa
  ...ps]] or carrots. The plant may be mistaken for parsnip due to its clusters of white tuberous [[root]]s. ...certainly the Greek [[philosopher]] [[Socrates]] drank a cup of some kind of hemlock infusion at his execution in [[399 BC]]. ''Cicuta virosa'' is howev
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• Water dropwort
  ...æ|n|θ|ɨ}}), are a [[genus]] of plants in the family [[Apiaceae]]. Most of the [[species]] grow in damp ground, in marshes or in water. ...s in damp, marshy ground, and resembles [[celery]] with roots like a bunch of large white [[carrot]]s. The leaves may be eaten safely by [[livestock]], b
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• Cicuta
  ...to other members in the family Apiaceae and may be confused with a number of other edible and poisonous plants. The common name hemlock may also be conf ...ncluding [[anticonvulsant]] drugs such as a [[benzodiazepine]]. High doses of anticonvulsant medicine are often required to halt seizure activity and fur
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• Calabar bean
  ...ous beak-like appendage at the end of the [[carpel|stigma]], in the centre of the flower; this appendage, though solid, was supposed to be hollow (hence ...are {{convert|6|or|7|in|cm|0}} in length; and the beans are about the size of an ordinary [[broad bean|horse bean]] but much thicker, with a deep chocola
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• Oriental Staff Vine
  ...Bowden |title=Oriental and American Bittersweet Hybrids |journal=[[Journal of Heredity]] |volume=38 |number=4 |pages=125–128 |date=1947 |url=http://jhe ...sonous.<ref>Richard H. Uva, Joseph C. Neal and Joseph M. Ditomaso, ''Weeds of The Northeast'', (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1997), Pp. 336–33
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• Aconitum
  ...o the buttercup family ([[Ranunculaceae]]). There are over 250 [[species]] of ''Aconitum''. ...rbaceous [[perennial plant]]s are chiefly natives of the mountainous parts of the northern hemisphere, growing in moisture retentive but well draining [[
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• Cryptostegia grandiflora
  |image_caption = Flowers and leaves of Rubber Vine ...introduced to most other tropical and subtropical regions by man, because of its attractive [[flower|flowers]] and the fact that its latex contains comm
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• Arisaema triphyllum
  ...d covers over and contain a [[spadix]] ("Jack"), covered with tiny flowers of both sexes. The flowers are unisexual, in small plants most if not all the ...ing a plant with a single rounded leaf. Seedlings need three or more years of growth before they become large enough to flower.
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• Solanum nigrum
  ...found in many wooded areas, as well as disturbed habitats. It has a height of 30–120&nbsp;cm (12-48"), leaves 4-7.5&nbsp;cm (1 1/2-3") long) and 2–5& ...], and can be [[fatal]]. Death can result from the ingestion of high doses of plant parts, causing [[cardiac arrhythmia]]s and [[respiratory failure]].
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• Hebenon
  ...[death]] in Hamlet's [[father]]'s [[murder]] that set in motion the events of the play: ::''With juice of cursed '''hebenon''' in a vial,''
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• Kikayon
  ...is the [[Hebrew]] name of a plant mentioned in the [[Bible|Biblical]] Book of [[Jonah]]. The first use of the term ''kikayon'' is in the biblical book of ''Jonah'', Chapter 4:
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• Manchineel
  ...', "little apple of death". This refers to the fact that manchineel is one of the most poisonous trees in the world. ...p to 15 [[meters]] high with a greyish bark, shiny green leaves and spikes of small greenish flowers. Its fruits, which are similar in appearance to an [
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• Urtica ferox
  ...placed several obstacles to hinder pursuers whose wives he had stolen, one of which was the ongaonga. Ongaonga is the main food plant for larvae of the [[New Zealand red admiral]] butterfly or [[Kahukura]], ''Bassaris goner
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• Phytolacca americana
  ...d ink plant''' and '''chui xu shang lu''' (in [[Chinese medicine]]). Parts of this plant are highly [[toxic]] to [[livestock]] and humans, and it is cons ...hanges to a spreading, horizontal form later in the season with the weight of the berries. Plant dies back to roots each winter. Stem has chambered [[pi
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• Digitalis purpurea
  ...naceae]] (formerly treated in the family Scrophulariaceae), native to most of [[Europe]]. ..., or white in selected [[cultivar]]s). They are also spotted inside bottom of the tube. The flowering period is early summer, sometimes with additional f
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• Veratrum nigrum
  ...aring a safe and effective dosage, and that death has occurred at a dosage of 0.6 grams<ref name="Bensky, D. 2004 p 461"/>. [[Category:Flora of Asia]]
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• Ageratina altissima
  ...atorium]]'' has undergone taxonomic revision by [[botanist]]s and a number of the species once included there have been moved to other genera. ...issima (Linnaeus) R. M. King & H. Robinson var. altissima | work = [[Flora of North America]]}}</ref>
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• Melia azedarach
  <!-- and oogles of others - search for the species names to get lists. --> '''''Melia azedarach''''' is a species of [[deciduous]] [[tree]] in the [[Swietenia mahagoni|mahogany]] [[family (bio
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• Veratrum viride
  ...t plant by farmers with livestock. The species has acquired a large number of common names within its native range, including American False Hellebore, A ...ugh [[rhizome]] growth as well as seeds.<ref name=fna/><ref name=bc>Plants of British Columbia: [http://linnet.geog.ubc.ca/Atlas/Atlas.aspx?sciname=Verat
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• Dichapetalum cymosum
  ...he chemical [[Sodium fluoroacetate|monofluoroacetate]] occurs in all parts of the plant and is responsible for the toxic effects shown<ref>{{cite web |ti |publisher=The hidden Gifts of Nature
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• List of poisonous plants
  ...n]]ous parts that pose a serious risk of [[disease|illness]], injury, or [[death]] to [[human]]s or [[animal]]s. ...ss toxic parts, are toxic unless processed, or are toxic at certain stages of their life. Notable examples include:
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• Hellebore
  [[Image:Illustration Helleborus niger0.jpg|thumb|19th century illustration of ''Helleborus niger'']] [[Image:Helleborus foetidus0.jpg|thumb|right|The small green flowers of ''H. foetidus'' often have a purple edge to each 'petal']]
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• Zigadenus venenosus
  |name = Death Camas ...merica<ref name="efloras" /> and can be easily confused with edible onions of genus [[Allium]]<ref name="Turner" />. They tend to grow in dry meadows an
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• Digitalis
  ...id = 11222255 | issue = 2 | jstor = 2657024 | publisher = American Journal of Botany, Vol. 88, No. 2}}</ref> ...These range in color from various purple [[tint]]s through various shades of light gray, and to purely white. The flowers can also possess various marks
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• Conium
  [[Image:Koeh-191.jpg|thumb|right|200px|19th century illustration of ''Conium maculatum'']] {{Redirect3|Poison hemlock|For other uses of "hemlock", see [[Hemlock]]}}
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• Taxus baccata
  ...] and southwest [[Asia]].<ref name=rushforth>Rushforth, K. (1999). ''Trees of Britain and Europe''. Collins ISBN 0-00-220013-9.</ref> It is the tree orig ...th the leaf bases twisted to align the leaves in two flat rows either side of the stem, except on erect leading shoots where the spiral arrangement is mo
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• Karaka (tree)
  ...he Māori term for the colour [[orange (colour)|orange]], from the colour of the fruit. An alternative name, which is little used is New Zealand Laurel. ...] plantings. Most botanists accept it as native only in the northern half of the North Island.<ref>New Zealand Plant Conservation Network</ref>
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• Nerium oleander
  ...ermplasm Resources Information Network |publisher=United States Department of Agriculture |date=1998-03-09 |accessdate=2010-06-26}}</ref> ...m the old Latin name for the flower. Oleander is one of the most poisonous of commonly grown garden plants, and can be very toxic if ingested in sufficie
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• Castor oil plant
  ...Genome Sciences |publisher=[[University of Maryland, Baltimore|University of Maryland Medical School]] |accessdate=2009-03-09}}</ref> Castor seed is the source of [[castor oil]], which has a wide variety of uses. The seeds contain between 40% and 60% oil that is rich in [[triglycer
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• Kalmia latifolia
  ...]] of [[Connecticut]] and [[Pennsylvania]]. It is the namesake of the city of [[Laurel, Mississippi]] (founded 1882). ...of pink, near red and maroon pigment. It blooms in May and June. All parts of the plant are [[poison]]ous. [[Root]]s are [[Fiber|fibrous]] and matted.<r
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• Atropa belladonna
  ...me|ancient Romans]], including the wives of two Emperors, and by [[Macbeth of Scotland]] before he became a Scottish King. ...three [[Moirae|Fates]] in [[Greek mythology]] (the one who cuts the thread of life), and the name "atropa bella donna" is derived from an admonition in [
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• Clethra arborea
  '''''Clethra arborea''''', commonly known as the '''Lily of the Valley Tree''', is a [[flowering plant]] in the genus ''[[Clethra]]'', ...ayanotoxin|andromedotoxin]] which may cause [[diarrhea]] and even sudden [[death]].<ref name=TFD>The Free Dictionary.</ref>
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