"Toxicogenomic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Toxicogenomics is the study of the interactions between substances (toxins) and genomes.
<strong>Toxic</strong>: (adjective) harmful, poisonous, or corrupting, especially in a subtle or insidious way.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The toxic gas in the air made it difficult to breathe.<br> Her toxic behavior towards others made it hard to maintain a healthy relationship.<br> The toxic waste from the factory contaminated the nearby water supply.<br><br>Synonyms: poisonous, poisonous, hazardous, contaminated, unfavourable, and malicious.
Toxicodendron is a genus of flowering plants in the family Anacardiaceae, commonly known as poison ivy, oak, or sumac family. Some species of the genus contain urushiol, an oily sap that can cause severe skin irritation and allergic reactions. Some common members of this genus include:<br><br> Toxicodendron radicans (poison ivy)<br> Toxicodendron pubescens (poison sumac)<br> Toxicodendron succedaneum (poison oak)<br><br>The name "Toxicodendron" is derived from the Greek words "toxicon", meaning toxin, and "dendron", meaning tree, indicating the toxic properties of the plants within this genus.
Toxicogenomics is the study of the effects of toxic substances on the genome, including the analysis of changes in gene expression, gene regulation, and DNA damage. It aims to identify genetic pathways affected by exposure to toxicants, which can lead to better understanding of the mechanisms of toxicity and more accurate prediction of adverse health effects.