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Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.  It looks at the source, symptoms, distribution, short and long term effects, detections, mechanisms, and treatments of poisons, especially regarding human physiology.  Toxins can come from virtually any source, but usually are from drugs, household supplies, industrial chemicals, other biology, and chemicals used in agriculture. <ref> Chyka. Clinical Toxicology.  Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologc Approach.  </ref>
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Almost any chemical can be toxic, it is the dose that determines the toxic effect.  As Paracelsus, the father of modern toxicology said, “Sola dosis facit venenum” (only dose makes the poison). Paracelsus, who lived in the 16th century, was the first person to explain the dose-response relationship of toxic substances.  Also, some things are not toxic at certain does, but when taken with another chemical, produce a synergistic effect that manifests as a toxicity. An example is acetaminophen and ethanol: when combined at their respective non-toxic doses, they can produce a toxic effect <ref>Draganov P. et al.  Alcohol-acetaminophen syndrome. POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. Vol 107, Num 1, 200.</ref>. 
I'm not finding any good sources on the History.  Just a note for anyone with some spare time. [[User:Bryan Eskew|Bryan Eskew]] 23:07, 6 February 2007 (CST)


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I'm just framing out the article right now, editing a bit from Wikipedia.  [[User:Bryan Eskew|Bryan Eskew]] 22:07, 6 February 2007 (CST)


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I removed the article from the talk page, as it is still there in the history, has pretty much been moved into the actual article and it gives us room to "talk". :-) Nancy [[User:Nancy Sculerati MD|Nancy Sculerati MD]] 08:31, 7 February 2007 (CST)


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*  As Paracelsus the father of modern toxicology said âSola dosis facit venenumâ
* Paracelsus who lived in the 16th century was the first person to explain the dose-response relationship of toxic substances.
For what it is worth... --[[User:Aleksander Stos|AlekStos]] 14:59, 17 April 2007 (CDT)

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I'm not finding any good sources on the History. Just a note for anyone with some spare time. Bryan Eskew 23:07, 6 February 2007 (CST)

I'm just framing out the article right now, editing a bit from Wikipedia. Bryan Eskew 22:07, 6 February 2007 (CST)

I removed the article from the talk page, as it is still there in the history, has pretty much been moved into the actual article and it gives us room to "talk". :-) Nancy Nancy Sculerati MD 08:31, 7 February 2007 (CST)

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  • As Paracelsus the father of modern toxicology said âSola dosis facit venenumâ
  • Paracelsus who lived in the 16th century was the first person to explain the dose-response relationship of toxic substances.

For what it is worth... --AlekStos 14:59, 17 April 2007 (CDT)

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