Nerve Agent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018436",
  "term": "Nerve Agent",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Highly poisonous chemical that works by preventing the nervous system from working properly.\n\n2. Nerve agents interfere with chemical transmitters that direct the nerves, muscles, or glands to relax, resulting in overstimulation of the nervous system and the emergence of a variety of symptoms, including excessive drooling, tearing, urination, defecation/diarrhea, cramping, vomiting, muscle twitching, difficulty breathing, and agitation and central nervous system signs (confusion, agitation, seizures, coma).",
  "references": [
    "CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Chemical Categories A-Z",
    "EPA Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual - Chapter 3: Medical Surveillance Program"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/nerve-agent/"
}