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Medical Toxicology
Medical toxicology (pronunciation: med-i-kal tox-i-col-o-gy) is a field of medicine dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of poisoning and diseases caused by drugs, environmental toxins, and biological agents.
Etymology
The term 'Medical toxicology' is derived from the Greek words 'medikos' meaning 'pertaining to healing' and 'toxikon pharmakon' meaning 'poison for arrows'.
Related Terms
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.
- Clinical toxicology: The study of the effects and treatment of poisonous substances in a clinical setting.
- Forensic toxicology: The use of toxicology and other disciplines such as analytical chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical chemistry to aid medical or legal investigation of death, poisoning, and drug use.
- Environmental toxicology: The study of the harmful effects of various chemical, biological and physical agents on living organisms.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical toxicology
- Wikipedia's article - Medical toxicology
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