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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Harmful substance

Biology; Toxicology

Substance that, following contact with an organism can cause ill health or adverse effects either at the time of exposure or later in the life of the present and future generations.

Feromone

Biology; Toxicology

Substance used in olfactory communication between organisms of the same species eliciting a change in sexual or social behavior.

Ulcer

Biology; Toxicology

Defect, often associated with inflammation, occurring locally or at the surface of an organ or tissue owing to sloughing of necrotic (see necrosis) tissue.

Vasoconstriction

Biology; Toxicology

Decrease of the calibre of the blood vessels leading to a decreased blood flow.

Risk management

Biology; Toxicology

Decision-making process involving considerations of political, social, economic, and engineering factors with relevant risk assessments relating to a potential hazard so as to develop, analyse, and ...

Validity of a study

Biology; Toxicology

Degree to which the inferences drawn, especially generalisations extending beyond the study sample, are warranted when account is taken of the study methods, the representativeness of the study ...