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The atmosphere of Mars is mostly composed of carbon dioxide; therefore the greenhouse effect makes the average temperature 35 degrees warmer than it would be without its atmosphere.
Heroin
An opioid drug derived from morphine, often used illicitly for its euphoric effects.
Methadone
A synthetic opioid used medically both for pain management and as a treatment for narcotic addiction, especially heroin.
Toxemia
A medical condition in pregnant women characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine, also known as pre-eclampsia.
Thalidomide
A drug originally marketed in the 1950s as a sedative, but later found to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women, leading to strict controls on its use.
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