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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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Biomineralization
Biology; Toxicology
Complete conversion of organic substances to inorganic derivatives by living organisms, especially micro-organisms.
Denitrification
Biology; Toxicology
Reduction of nitrates to nitrites, nitrogen oxides or dinitrogen (N2) catalysed by facultative aerobic soil bacteria under anaerobic conditions.
Contact dermatitis
Biology; Toxicology
Inflammatory condition of the skin resulting from dermal exposure to an allergen (sensitizer) or an irritating (corrosive, defatting) substance.
Comprehensive effect of poisons
Biology; Toxicology
Simultaneous or successive effect made on an organism by poisons entering from different media, from air, from water, from food or through the skin.
Containment
Biology; Toxicology
Process by which possible release, discharge or spill of a toxic substance during normal use or after an accident is prevented by appropriate action.
Carbonylhemoglobin
Biology; Toxicology
Compound which is formed between carbon monoxide and haemoglobin in the blood of animals and humans and which is incapable of transporting oxygen.
Carboxyhemoglobin
Biology; Toxicology
Compound which is formed between carbon monoxide and haemoglobin in the blood of animals and humans and which is incapable of transporting oxygen.
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