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Absinthe

An extract of absinthium and other bitter herbs, containing 60% alcohol. Prolonged ingestion causes nervousness, convulsions, trismus, amblyopia, optic neuritis, and mental deterioration. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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An extract of absinthium and other bitter herbs, containing 60% alcohol. Prolonged ingestion causes nervousness, convulsions, trismus, amblyopia, optic neuritis, and mental deterioration. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, classification, economics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, toxicity, virology.

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an alcoholic beverage

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  1. G07.203.100w.100w.100w
  2. J02.200w.100w.100w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Absinthe. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018646. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018646
  2. Absinthe. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe
  3. Absinthe. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170210