organophosphorus compound poisoning

organophosphorus compound poisoning
poisoning from excessive exposure to an organophosphorus compound (see table at organophosphorus); symptoms are usually neurologic and may cause death.

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  • VX — no evidence of venous invasion [TNM (tumor node metastasis) classification]; virus X * * * VX vē eks n a cholinesterase inhibitor C11H26NO2PS prepared and stockpiled for use in chemical warfare as a nerve gas * * * an organophosphorus compound… …   Medical dictionary

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  • tetraethyl pyrophosphate — An organic phosphoric compound used as an insecticide; a potent irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor. * * * tetraethyl pyrophosphate n TEPP * * * (TEPP) tet·ra·eth·yl py·ro·phos·phate …   Medical dictionary

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