Organic Chemical
monocrotophos
Subclass of:
Organophosphates
Definitions related to monocrotophos:
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A synthetic organophosphate acetylcholinesterase and monoamine oxidase inhibitor that is used as a pesticide. It is characterized as a highly toxic colorless or reddish-brown crystalline solid with a mild ester odor, and exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An organophosphate insecticide that inhibits monoamine oxidase and acetylcholinesterase. It has been shown to be genotoxic.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The organophosphorus agent monocrotophos.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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