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Chapter 21: Toxicology Flashcards

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the study of toxic or poisonous substances

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Toxicology

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any substance whose chemical action can damage body structures or impair body function

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Poison

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a poisonous substance produced by bacteria, animals, or plants

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Toxin

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the misuse of any substance to produce a desired effect.

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Substance abuse

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a toxic dose of a drug.

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Overdose

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