Definition of Soman
1. Noun. A nerve agent easily absorbed into the body; a lethal cholinesterase inhibitor that is highly toxic when inhaled.
Definition of Soman
1. a toxic chemical warfare agent [n -S]
Medical Definition of Soman
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An organophosphorus compound that inhibits cholinesterase. It causes seizures and has been used as a chemical warfare agent.
Pharmacological action: chemical warfare agents, cholinesterase inhibitor, convulsants.
Chemical name: Phosphonofluoridic acid, methyl-, 1,2,2-trimethylpropyl ester
(12 Dec 1998)
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