Organic Chemical
methyl parathion
me·thyl par·a·thi·on
Subclass of:
Parathion
Definitions related to methyl parathion:
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A synthetic organic thiophosphate compound and organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is the methyl homolog of parathion and is used as a pesticide. It is characterized as a colorless to white or tan crystalline solid that is odorless or has a pungent garlic-like odor, and exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The methyl homolog of parathion. An effective, but highly toxic, organothiophosphate insecticide and cholinesterase inhibitor.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The organophosphorus agent methyl parathion.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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