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Definition of Fenthion

1. an insecticide [n -S] - See also: insecticide

Medical Definition of Fenthion

1. Phosphorothioic acid o,o-dimethyl o-(3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl) ester. Potent cholinesterase inhibitor used as an insecticide and acaricide. Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organothiophosphate. Chemical name: Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl) ester (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Fenthion

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1. Niosh Manual of Analytical Methods: Sampling and Analytical Methods for edited by Peter M. Eller (1994)
"... Demeton Dicrotophos Dioxathion Disulfoton EPN Ethion Fenamiphos Fensulfothion fenthion Fonofos Isofenphos ..."

2. The Status of Efforts to Identify Persian Gulf War Syndrome edited by Christopher Shays (1999)
"Moreover, work in my laboratory during the last five years has indicated that one or multiple exposures to the organophosphate pesticide, fenthion, ..."

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