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.
In the past Archaea were classified as an unusual group of bacteria and named archaebacteria, but since the Archaea have an independent evolutionary history and manifest numerous differences in their biochemistry from other forms of life, they are now classified as a separate domain in the three-domain system.