poison

poison
A substance which when taken will destroy life or be seriously injurious to health. Anno: 110 ALR 1277, s. 131 ALR 1061; 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1226. Any substance which, where introduced into the system, either directly or by absorption, produces violent, morbid, or fatal changes, or which destroys living tissue with which it comes in contact. Watkins v National Electrical Products Corp. (CA3 Pa) 165 F2d 980. Any substance which, when applied to the body or introduced into the system, without acting mechanically but by its own inherent qualities, is capable of destroying life. People v Van Deleer, 53 Cal 147. A substance of such properties as to be capable of destroying life when taken in small doses. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1226. Any substance which ordinarily has such a harmful or deadly effect on the body that it ought not to be taken internally without technical familiarity or medical direction. 25 Am J2d Drugs § 6.

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