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oxalism logo #21001(ok´sәl-iz″әm) poisoning by oxalic acid or by an oxalate.
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oxalism

oxalism logo #21009oxalism Oxalate poisoning: poisoning of humans or other animals by oxalic acid or oxalates, usually by ingesting large quantities of oxalate-containing plants. Characteristics include gastroenteritis, hypotension, hypocalcemia, muscle weakness and twitching, nephrosis, and hyperoxaluria (excessive amount of oxalates in the urine).
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