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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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Shellfish samples taken last week indicated that levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins had dropped below the alert level.
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The victim of paralytic shellfish poisoning typically experiences nausea, diarrhea, severe intestinal pain, and tingling of extremities, lips and tongue, much like classic fugu poisoning.
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The algae are notorious for producing a toxin that accumulates in clams, mussels, and other shellfish and can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) in humans who consume them.
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