Dictionary of Toxinology: Natural Toxins and Their Antidotes

By Peter J. Gosling

With over 7000 terms covering plant and animal induced toxins, the Dictionary of Toxinology: Natural Toxins and Their Antidotes is an up-to-date, concise, and authoritative guide to terms used in the field. Each definition includes spellings, punctuation, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, nomenclature, prefixes, and suffices. The book covers key topics including immunology; biological pathways of natural poisons; natural toxin producing animals, plants, and microbes; bioterrorism; and natural toxins as tools, antivenins, and antidotes. From venomous spiders and snakes to poisonous plants, this dictionary comprehensively covers all aspects of toxinology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849373948
• ISBN13: 9780849373947
• Release Date: December 2050
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 356 Pages
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 10.0"