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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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biostatic
Biology; Toxicology
Adjective applied to a substance which arrests the growth or multiplication of living organisms.
adenocarcinoma
Biology; Toxicology
Malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium or forming recognizable glandular structures.
carcinogenicity test
Biology; Toxicology
Long term (chronic) test designed to detect any possible carcinogenic effect of a test substance.
auxotrophy
Biology; Toxicology
Inability of a micro-organism to synthesize a particular organic compound required for its growth.
chelation therapy
Biology; Toxicology
Treatment with a chelating agent to enhance the elimination or reduce the toxicity of a metal ion.
biological preparation
Biology; Toxicology
Compound derived from living organisms and their products for use in medicine or as a pesticide etc.
biopreparation
Biology; Toxicology
Compound derived from living organisms and their products for use in medicine or as a pesticide etc.
