Nanotoxicology
Nanotoxicology is the study of the toxicity of nanomaterials. Because of their size, nanoparticles have unique properties compared to larger particles of the same materials, and can interact with biological systems in novel ways.
Pronunciation
Nanotoxicology: /ˌnænoʊtɒkˈsɒlədʒi/
Etymology
The term "Nanotoxicology" is derived from the prefix "nano-", referring to the nanometer scale of the particles studied, and "-toxicology", the branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons.
Definition
Nanotoxicology is a sub-discipline of toxicology that focuses on the study and application of the toxic effects of nanoparticles and nanomaterials on living organisms and the environment. It involves the identification and quantification of the hazards and risks associated with the use and development of nanotechnology.
Related Terms
- Nanoparticles: Particles between 1 and 100 nanometers in size with a surrounding interfacial layer.
- Nanomaterials: Materials with structured components with at least one dimension less than 100 nanometers.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms.
- Nanotechnology: The manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nanotoxicology
- Wikipedia's article - Nanotoxicology
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