Organophosphate: Organophosphates (OPs) are chemically esters of phosphoric acid. Many are used as insecticides (killing insects), anthelmintics (killing parasitic worms), and nerve agents (killing human beings). [100%] 2023-02-21
Organophosphate: In organic chemistry, organophosphates (also known as phosphate esters, or OPEs) are a class of organophosphorus compounds with the general structure O=P(OR)3, a central phosphate molecule with alkyl or aromatic substituents. They can be considered as esters ... (Chemistry) [100%] 2024-08-20 [Organophosphates] [Phosphorus(V) compounds]...
Organophosphate poisoning: Organophosphate poisoning is poisoning due to organophosphates (OPs). Organophosphates are used as insecticides, medications, and nerve agents. [70%] 2023-12-21 [Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source] [Organophosphates]...
Organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy: Organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy (OPIDN), also called organophosphate-induced delayed polyneuropathy (OPIDP), is a neuropathy caused by killing of neurons in the central nervous system, especially in the spinal cord, as a result of acute or chronic organophosphate poisoning. A ... (Medicine) [50%] 2023-05-03 [Organophosphates] [Neurological disorders]...
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