Agent study

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Agent Study

Agent Study (pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˈstʌd.i/) is a field of research in medicine and biology that focuses on the study of agents, particularly biological agents and chemical agents, and their effects on the human body.

Etymology

The term "Agent Study" is derived from the Latin word "agens" meaning "doing" and the Old English word "studie" meaning "application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge".

Definition

In the context of medicine, an agent refers to a substance, such as a drug, vaccine, or toxin, that produces an effect on the body. The study of these agents, their properties, and their interactions with the body is known as Agent Study.

Related Terms

  • Biological Agent: A bacterium, virus, protozoan, parasite, or fungus that can be used purposefully as a weapon in bioterrorism or biological warfare.
  • Chemical Agent: A chemical substance which is intended for use in military operations to kill, seriously injure or incapacitate people because of its physiological effects.
  • Pharmacological Agent: A chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or promote well-being.
  • Therapeutic Agent: Any substance, other than food, used in the prevention, diagnosis, alleviation, treatment, or cure of disease.

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