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Dioxin

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dioxin /di·ox·in/ (-ok´sin) any of the heterocyclic hydrocarbons present as trace contaminants in herbicides; many are oncogenic and teratogenic.
di·ox·in (d-ksn)
n.
Any of several carcinogenic or teratogenic heterocyclic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in petroleum-derived herbicides.
Dioxin
A toxic chemical found in weed killers that has been linked to the development of endometriosis.
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dioxin
a highly toxic and teratogenic chlorinated hydrocarbon that is a trace contaminant in the herbicide 2,4,5-T. Acute poisoning causes vomiting, abortion, anestrus. Chronic poisoning causes liver damage, especially in dogs. Congenital defects caused include cranio-facial deformity and anasarca. It is excreted in the milk.
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Dioxins and furans are among the most toxic substances known.
Vegetarians have lower levels of dioxins and furans by Mangels, Reed / Vegetarian Journal
The Times Beach dioxin affair was unprecedented and unnecessary.
The dioxin debate: the EPA maintains that dioxin is one of the most ... by Behreandt, Dennis / The New American
Thus, consistent results relating to the influence of background-level dioxin exposure on children's development have not been obtained.
Effects of prenatal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins ... by Kishi, Reiko / Environmental Health Perspectives
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