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.

Industry: Biology; Chemistry

Add a new term

Contributors in Toxicology

Become a Contributors

Toxicology

Sclerosis

Biology; Toxicology

Hardening of an organ or tissue, especially that due to excessive growth of fibrous tissue.

Sidestream smoke

Biology; Toxicology

Cloud of small particles and gases that is given off from the end of a burning tobacco product (cigarette, pipe, cigar) between puffs and is not directly inhaled by the smoker. Note: This is the ...

Reproductive toxicant

Biology; Toxicology

Substance or preparation that produces non-heritable adverse effects on male and female reproductive function or capacity and on resultant progeny.

Semiochemical

Biology; Toxicology

Substance produced by plants or animals, or a synthetic analogue thereof, that evokes a behavioural response in individuals of the producing species or other species (e.g. allomones, kairomones, ...

Repellent

Biology; Toxicology

Substance used mainly to repel blood sucking insects in order to protect man and animals. Note: This term may also be used for substances used to repel mammals, birds, rodents, mites, plant pests, ...

Vehicle

Biology; Toxicology

Substance(s) used to formulate active ingredients for administration or use. Note: In this context, it is a general term for solvents, suspending agents, etc.