toxicogenomics

English

Etymology

toxico- +‎ genomics

Noun

toxicogenomics (uncountable)

1. (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
   • 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 terms

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