parathion

parathion
An organic phosphate insecticide, highly toxic to animals and humans, that is an irreversible inhibitor of cholinesterases.

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para·thi·on .par-ə-'thī-ən, -.än n an extremely toxic thiophosphate insecticide C10H14NO5PS

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n.
an organic phosphorus compound, used as a pesticide, that causes poisoning when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. Like several other organic phosphorus compounds, it attacks the enzyme cholinesterase and causes excessive stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. The symptoms are headache, sweating, salivation, lacrimation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and muscular spasms. Treatment is by administration of atropine.

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para·thi·on (par″ə-thiґon) an organophosphorus agricultural insecticide that is highly toxic. See organophosphorus compound poisoning, under poisoning.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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