Poison
A substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health ▼


Toxin
A poison produced by a micro-organism or other organism and acting as an antigen in the body ▼


Toxicant (Toxic)
A chemical compound that poisons organisms ▼


Pathogen
A micro-organism that can cause disease ▼


Mutagen
A substance which causes genetic mutation ▼


Teratogen
A drug or other substance capable of interfering with the development of a fetus, causing birth defects ▼


Fetotoxin
A substance or agent that can poison or cause degenerative effects in a developing fetus or embryo ▼


Endocrine disruptor
A chemical that interferes with the endocrine system, for instance by binding to estrogen or androgen receptors, leading to adverse effects ▼


Carcinogen
A substance that causes cancer ▼


Pollution
Harmful substances or products in the environment ▼


Genetic pollution
The spread of altered genes from genetically engineered organisms to other, non-engineered organisms ▼


Toxic Trespass
When toxic materials used on one property drift (trespass) onto another property. Most attention is given to airborne drift, but underground plumes and other modes of migration can also be involved. For example

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