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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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Biological preparation
Biology; Toxicology
Compound derived from living organisms and their products for use in medicine or as a pesticide etc.
Chelation therapy
Biology; Toxicology
Treatment with a chelating agent to enhance the elimination or reduce the toxicity of a metal ion.
Biopreparation
Biology; Toxicology
Compound derived from living organisms and their products for use in medicine or as a pesticide etc.
Auxotrophy
Biology; Toxicology
Inability of a micro-organism to synthesise a particular organic compound required for its growth.
Bio-accumulation potential
Biology; Toxicology
Ability of living organisms to concentrate a substance obtained either directly from the environment or indirectly through its food.
Bioinformatics
Biology; Toxicology
Discipline encompassing the development and utilisation of computational facilities to store, analyse and interpret biological data.
Chemical warfare
Biology; Toxicology
Military operations using the toxic properties of chemical agents to kill, injure or incapacitate human beings, animals, or plants.
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