The liver quickly breaks down ethylene glycol into toxic products that can lead to kidney failure and death. Even a small amount of antifreeze can be fatal to dogs and cats. Antifreeze poisoning is a medical emergency, and early treatment is crucial. Signs include: staggering, vomiting, increased drinking and urination, and seizures. Diagnosis is generally based on the results of blood and urine tests.
Freebase(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: The Archaea constitute a domain or kingdom of single-celled microorganisms. These microbes have no cell nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles within their cells.
Archaea and bacteria are superficially similar in size and shape, although some archaea species have remarkable geometric shapes, such as the flat and square-shaped cells of some genus Haloquadra members.