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Toxicology

A branch of biology, chemistry, and medicine concerned with the study of the adverse effects of chemicals or physical agents on living organisms, as well as the symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of poisoning, especially the poisoning of people.

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congener

Biology; Toxicology

One of two or more substances related to each other by origin, structure, or function.

contraindication

Biology; Toxicology

Any condition which renders some particular line of treatment improper or undesirable.

antonym indication

Biology; Toxicology

Any condition which renders some particular line of treatment improper or undesirable.

bio-availability

Biology; Toxicology

Extent of absorption of a substance by a living organism compared to a standard system.

cell strain

Biology; Toxicology

Cells having specific properties or markers derived from a primary culture or cell line.

dental fluorosis

Biology; Toxicology

Tooth enamel malformations due to excessive fluoride exposure during dental development.

abiotic transformation

Biology; Toxicology

Process in which a substance in the environment is modified by non-biological mechanisms.

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