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Herbicide chemical 2,4-DCP
A poisonous chemical used to produce a herbicide. 2,4-DCP (short for 2,4-dichlorophenol) is employed in the manufacture of the herbicide 2,4-D (which is short for 2,4-dichloropheoxyacetic acid). 2,4-DCP is so highly toxic that even a small…
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- Burning mouth syndrome An intense burning sensation on the tongue, often at the tip of the tongue. The burning mouth syndrome tends…
- Dibenzoxazepine A riot control agent or 'tear gas.' See: Riot control agent poisoning
- Bone morphogenetic protein A protein that induces the formation of bone and cartilage. Bone morphogenic protein 2 (which is symbolized…
- Debulk To remove part of the bulk, usually of a tumor or dead tissue. Debulking may be done by surgery, irradiation…
- Dermatologic Having to do with the skin
- Eczema, dyshidrotic Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that…
- Bross, Irwin DJ (1921-2004) American public-health advocate and biostatistician who initiated and designed methods for…
- Labial Pertaining to the lip, one of the fleshy folds which surround the opening of the mouth or the vagina. Oral…