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Definition | Poisoning caused by ingestion of methanol (often called wood alcohol ). Methanol poisoning produces a profound acidosis '>metabolic acidosis that can cause blindness and destroy the kidneys and other organs. See methanol in the poison section. Also see acidosis and metabolic acidosis. |
Alternative Names | Intoxication - methanol |
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