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= toxic agent, AVOID          = danger/caution, mild to severe apply          = AVOID if pregnant
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TERM DEFINITION NATURAL AGENTS ASSOCIATED with the TERM
FEBRIFUGE Lowers body temperature to reduce or eliminate fever See ANTIPYRETIC
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