Crotonism
[kroh-tn-iz-uh m] /ˈkroʊ tnˌɪz əm/
noun
1.
poisoning by ingestion of croton oil, characterized by burning of the mouth, severe diarrhea, and colic, with possible death from respiratory or circulatory failure.
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