Toxicodynamics

Concept of Toxicodynamics

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of toxicodynamics may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: Toxicodynamics is the study of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action of a poison. Simply stated, toxicodynamics is what the poison does to the body. The defining factors for any toxic effect are toxicity, latency and persistency of the toxic substance.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of toxicodynamics published by the European Commission