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Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects
of chemicals on living organisms. Toxicology involves
the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and
detection of poisoning - especially the poisoning
of people, accidentally or deliberately.
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The specialised sub-disciplines within toxicology
include, for example:
- Aquatic toxicology,
- Chemical toxicology,
- Eco-toxicology,
- Environmental toxicology,
- Forensic toxicology,
- Medical toxicology,
- Toxicogenomics (molecular profiling applied
to toxicology).
These sub-disciplines of toxicology cover activities
necessary in a wide range of jobs and careers.
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