organophosphate

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Meaning

an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system

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The third-most frequently applied type of pesticide was in the organophosphate class, a type of chemical linked to neurological development issues and respiratory problems in children, Lukens notes. Source: Internet

Critics of organophosphate use point out that studies only look at acute exposure, not long-term effects. Source: Internet

Organophosphate pesticide poisoning is a major cause of disability in many developing countries and is often the preferred method of suicide. Source: Internet

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