| Descriptor in English: | Dioxins |
| Descriptor in Spanish: | Dioxinas |
| Descriptor in Portuguese: | Dioxinas |
| Descriptor in French: | Dioxines |
| Tree number(s): |
D02.309.500 D03.383.231 SP4.097.039.759 |
| Scope note: | A family of compounds that contain the 1,4-dioxin structure. Many specific dioxin derivatives are listed as CARCINOGENS; TERATOGENS; or MUTAGENS. |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AG agonists AI antagonists & inhibitors AN analysis BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid CH chemistry CL classification CS chemical synthesis EC economics HI history IM immunology IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use UR urine |
| History Note: | 68 |
| DeCS UI: | 4203 |
| Descriptor UI: | D004147 |
| Date Established: | 1968/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 |
| Revision Date: | 2016/05/31 |
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CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Organic Chemicals [D02]Organic Chemicals -
CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Heterocyclic Compounds [D03]Heterocyclic Compounds -
PUBLIC HEALTH
Environmental Health [SP4]Environmental Health
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Dioxins
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| Concept UI |
M0006498 |
| Scope note | A family of compounds that contain the 1,4-dioxin structure. Many specific dioxin derivatives are listed as CARCINOGENS; TERATOGENS; or MUTAGENS. |
| Preferred term | Dioxins |
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