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What is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and other organisms?

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Toxycology

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Toxycology includes:

  • the study of harmful (adverse) chemicals on living organisms
  • diagnosis of harmful chemicals
  • treatment of exposure to harmful chemicals such as toxins

Factors that determine the toxicity of a chemical for an organism are dosage, age, environment, species...

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