Toxicogenomics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toxicogenomics is a noun meaning (genetics) The study of the toxic effects of substances on genetic material, with an attempt to use this information to predict its toxic effect on organisms.
Meaning
(genetics) The study of the toxic effects of substances on genetic material, with an attempt to use this information to predict its toxic effect on organisms.
Example Sentences
2008, C. Afshari, appearing in G. Dutton, "Achieving Success in Tox Studies", Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Mary Ann Liebert, vol. 28, no. 20, 15 November 2008, pg. 1. Toxicogenomics reflects an integration of genomics technologies and information into toxicology studies.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toxicogenetics, toxicogenome, ecotoxicogenomics, genotoxicology, chemogenomics, toxicodynamics.
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