VX
Deadly military poison
VX is a highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon.
A single drop absorbed through skin can be lethal, disrupting the nervous system and causing death within minutes.
VX gained notoriety in the 2017 assassination of Kim Jong-nam at a Malaysian airport.
It is classified as a weapon of mass destruction under international law.
Japanese apocalyptic terrorist organization
- assassinationMurder of a prominent figure
- terrorismIntimidation through targeted violence
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
- disposalAct of throwing away
Binding pact between nations
- banOfficial restriction on something
- disarmamentReducing or eliminating weapons
- nonproliferationRestricting weapons dissemination
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
signatories · verification · compliance · inspection · sanctions · arms control · humanitarian law · moratorium
Face-worn air filter
- hazmat suitSealed garment blocking toxins
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- detectionAct of finding something
- protective gearEquipment preventing bodily harm
respirator · chemical suit · gloves · boots · barrier cream · alarm system · dosimeter
Anticholinergic alkaloid medication
- pralidoximeCholinesterase reactivator medication
- antidoteSubstance neutralizing harmful agents
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- autoinjectorSelf-delivery drug syringe
diazepam · activated charcoal · ventilation · intensive care · triage
Inadequate lung gas exchange
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- miosisPupil narrowing response
- salivationMouth producing digestive fluid
- lacrimationSecretion of tears
urination · defecation · bronchospasm · bradycardia · fasciculation · paralysis · asphyxiation · hypersecretion
Aum Shinrikyo
Japanese apocalyptic terrorist organization
- assassinationMurder of a prominent figure
- terrorismIntimidation through targeted violence
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
treaty
Binding pact between nations
- banOfficial restriction on something
- disarmamentReducing or eliminating weapons
- nonproliferationRestricting weapons dissemination
ratification · signatories · verification · compliance · inspection · sanctions · arms control · humanitarian law · moratorium · enforcement
gas mask
Face-worn air filter
- hazmat suitSealed garment blocking toxins
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- detectionAct of finding something
protective gear · respirator · chemical suit · gloves · boots · barrier cream · alarm system · dosimeter
atropine
Anticholinergic alkaloid medication
- pralidoximeCholinesterase reactivator medication
- antidoteSubstance neutralizing harmful agents
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
autoinjector · diazepam · activated charcoal · ventilation · intensive care · triage
respiratory failure
Inadequate lung gas exchange
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- miosisPupil narrowing response
- salivationMouth producing digestive fluid
lacrimation · urination · defecation · bronchospasm · bradycardia · fasciculation · paralysis · asphyxiation · hypersecretion · muscle twitching
VXantidote
Substance neutralizing harmful agents
atropine · pralidoxime · medicine · vaccine · countermeasure
VXcure
Treatment that heals
remedy · penicillin · antivenin · medical treatment · palliative
- VX gasSynthetic organophosphate warfare toxin