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Research, Technology, Methods > toxic substances > nerve agents
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organophosphorus compounds > nerve agents
Preferred Term:

nerve agents

Definition:
Nerve agents are highly toxic chemicals called "organophosphates" that poison the nervous system and disrupt bodily functions which are vital to an individual's survival. They were originally produced in a search for insecticides, but because of their toxicity, they were evaluated for military use.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
toxic substances, organophosphorus compounds
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • G series nerve agents
  • organophosphate nerve agents
  • cyclosarin
  • organophosphorus nerve agents
  • soman
  • sarin (nerve agents)
  • tabun
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/264440
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RDF/XMLCreated 2015-10-28, last modified 2018-06-08