 DDT
"DDT" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A polychlorinated pesticide that is resistant to destruction by light and oxidation. Its unusual stability has resulted in difficulties in residue removal from water, soil, and foodstuffs. This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen: Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP-85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D003634
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.455.526.439.255
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| Concept/Terms |
DDT- DDT
- 4,4'-DDT
- 4,4' DDT
- 4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
- 4,4' Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
- p',p'-DDT
- TbisC-ethane
- TbisC ethane
- Chlorophenothane
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane
- Benzochloryl
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Frank R, Rasper J, Smout MS, Braun HE. Organochlorine residues in adipose tissues, blood and milk from Ontario residents, 1976-1985. Can J Public Health. 1988 May-Jun; 79(3):150-8.
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