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NALT Full

Preferred term

toxicogenomics

Type

Topic

Definition

The study of existing genetic knowledge, and the generation of new genetic data, to understand and thus avoid drug toxicity and adverse effects from toxic substances from the environment.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013
Concept scheme: NALT Full
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

pharmacogenomics

Related concepts

toxicology

Synonyms

toxicogenetics

In other languages

toxicogenómica

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/203692

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