Disciplines and Occupations

Toxicogenetics

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Toxicogenomics

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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Indexing Annotation

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

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History Note

2004; use PHARMACOGENETICS 2003; for TOXICOGENOMICS use PHARMACOGENETICS 2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Pharmacogenetics (1993-2003)
  • Toxicology (1993-2003)

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NLM Classification

QV 38.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Toxicogenetics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D043922. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D043922
  2. Toxicogenetics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxicogenomics
  3. Toxicogenetics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q841450