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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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estimated exposure concentration (EEC)
Biology; Toxicology
Measured or calculated amount or mass concentration of a substance to which an organism is likely to be exposed, considering exposure by all sources and routes.
estimated exposure dose (EED)
Biology; Toxicology
Measured or calculated dose of a substance to which an organism is likely to be exposed, considering exposure by all sources and routes.
immunosurveillance
Biology; Toxicology
Mechanisms by which the immune system is able to recognize and destroy malignant cells before the formation of an overt tumor.
lysosome
Biology; Toxicology
Membrane-bound cytoplasmic organelle containing hydrolytic enzymes. Note: Release of these enzymes from lysosomes damaged by xenobiotics can cause autolysis of the cell.
lethal synthesis
Biology; Toxicology
Metabolic formation of a highly toxic compound often leading to death of affected cells.
exchange transfusion
Biology; Toxicology
Method of active artificial elimination of toxicity consisting in complete replacement of blood of the patient by donor blood.
peritoneal dialysis
Biology; Toxicology
Method of artificial detoxication in which a toxic substance from the body is transferred into liquid that is instilled into the peritoneum. Note: Effectively this represents the employment of the ...