Toxicology

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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cancer

Biology; Toxicology

Disease resulting from the development of a malignant tumor.

active metabolite

Biology; Toxicology

Metabolite causing biological and (or) toxicological effects.

antihistamine

Biology; Toxicology

Substance that blocks or counteracts the action of histamine.

biosphere

Biology; Toxicology

Portion of the planet earth which supports and includes life.

asbestosis

Biology; Toxicology

Form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers.

astringent

Biology; Toxicology

Substance causing cells to shrink, thus causing tissue contraction or stoppage of secretions and discharges; such substances may be applied to skin to harden and protect it.