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Toxin
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A poison made by certain bacteria, plants, or animals, including insects. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A chemical, physical, or biological agent that causes disease or some alteration of the normal structure and function of an organism. Usually refers to poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species, or any poisonous isomer, homolog, or derivative of such a substance. It causes either permanent or reversible injury to the health of a living thing on contact or absorption, typically by interacting with biological macromolecules such as enzymes and receptors. Onset of effects may be immediate or delayed, and impairments may be slight or severe. (NCI Thesaurus)
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A study that assesses the toxic effects of a compound in animals after a single administration.
A study that assesses the toxic effects of a compound in animals after repeated administrations.
A toxicology study that assesses the effects of a substance when administered to a restricted portion of the body.
A study that assesses the toxic effects of a compound in animals after repeated administrations with particular emphasis on determining the carcinogenicity…
This term is used as a form filler when there is no appropriate Toxicology term available.
The toxicology of compounds other than those used for therapy.
