Pharmacologic Substance
trichlorfon
[ trahy-klawr-fon, -klohr- ]
Definitions related to trichlorfon:
  • A synthetic organochlorophosphate compound and organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is used as a pesticide. It is characterized as a white crystalline or colorless to yellow or pink waxy solid, and exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An organochlorophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as an insecticide for the control of flies and roaches. It is also used in anthelmintic compositions for animals. (From Merck, 11th ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • The organophosphorus agent trichlorfon.
    CDISC Terminology
    Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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