toxicogenomics

English

Etymology

From 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

• toxicogenome
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