poisoning

[ poi-zuh-ning ]

noun

Pathology.

1. the condition produced by a poison or by a toxic substance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of poisoning¹

First recorded in 1400–50, poisoning is from the late Middle English word poisenynge. See poison, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

That’s in addition to about 50 other birds, many adult pelicans, that have come into the center over the last month because of the domoic acid poisoning.

From Los Angeles Times

Although one study reported that it was once responsible for half of plant poisoning cases in Kerala, India, relatively little research has been published about it in the West.

From Salon

At least 50 hippos and other large animals have been killed by anthrax poisoning in Africa's oldest national park, its director has said.

From BBC

Domoic acid poisoning is stranding marine mammals as warnings are issued to beachgoers of the threat posed by animals that are transformed by their illness.

From Los Angeles Times

Sea lions and other ocean mammals in Southern California have been getting sick from a recent poisoning event.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• contagious
• toxic
• virulent