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paralytic
(redirected from Paralytic shellfish poisoning)

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paralytic
1. of, relating to, or of the nature of paralysis
2. afflicted with or subject to paralysis
3. Brit informal very drunk
4. a person afflicted with paralysis


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Unfortunately, several algae species produce powerful toxins that can kill fish, cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in humans, and harm pets and livestock that swim in or drink the water during a bloom.
31 because of the potential of domoic acid and paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Researchers at the Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health will focus on saxitoxins, a group of more than 20 neurotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
 
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