Cera

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Cera

Definición:

Es un sólido grasoso y aceitoso que se derrite en el corazón. Este artículo aborda la intoxicación causada por la ingestión de cera o lápices de colores en grandes cantidades.

Nombres alternativos:

Creyones (lápices de colores)

Elemento tóxico:

En general, la cera no es tóxica. Si un niño ingiere una pequeña cantidad de lápices de colores, la cera pasará a través del organismo del niño sin causar problema; sin embargo, si la cantidad ingerida es considerable, los intestinos podrían obstruirse.

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Nota: es posible que esta lista no los incluya a todos.

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