About The Medical Condition Pentachlorophenol

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Pentachlorophenol

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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Pentachlorophenol?

An insecticide and herbicide that has also been used as a wood preservative. Pentachlorphenol is a widespread environmental pollutant. Both chronic and acute pentachlorophenol poisoning are medical concerns. The range of its biological actions is still being actively explored, but it is clearly a potent enzyme inhibitor and has been used as such as an experimental tool.

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