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daywalkker t1_j5jkb6v wrote

Not just Sarin, any organophosphate can hamper the ACh turnover rate. Remember the signs of organophosphate toxicity: SLUDGE

Salivation

Lacrimation

Urination

Defecation

Gastroenteric problems

Emesis

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Bax_Cadarn t1_j5jl8ku wrote

I have a question: how do Americans always have acronyms for everything? I try to do that in Polish and all I could figure out was causes of acute pancreatitis.

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BirdLawyerPerson t1_j5jqppg wrote

Any acronym related to illness, disease, or medical issues, I just assume come from medical students trying to cram for exams. The sheer amount of lists they have to memorize makes acronyms a pretty good memorization technique.

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