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Natural Science Disciplines > Biological Science Disciplines > Biology > Genetics > Toxicogenetics
Health Occupations > Toxicology > Toxicogenetics
Natural Science Disciplines > Biological Science Disciplines > Toxicology > Toxicogenetics

Preferred term

Toxicogenetics  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Toxicogenomics

Note

  • specialty; prefer specific drug or toxic substance and specific genetic aspect

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2004; use PHARMACOGENETICS 2003; for TOXICOGENOMICS use PHARMACOGENETICS 2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D043922

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