immunotoxic
Harmful to defenses
Immunotoxic describes substances that damage or impair the immune system.
Immunotoxic chemicals, drugs, or environmental pollutants may suppress immune function, trigger abnormal responses, or cause autoimmune reactions: Researchers tested the compound for immunotoxic effects in laboratory animals.
The noun is immunotoxicity.
Chemicals destroying harmful organisms
- dioxinsToxic chlorinated organic compounds
- PCBsBanned synthetic toxins
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
formaldehyde · mercury · lead · cadmium · arsenic · mycotoxins · phthalates · silica
Harmfulness to living cells
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
Reduced bodily defense activation
- immunodeficiencyWeakened disease-fighting capacity
- carcinogenesisMalignant transformation process
pesticides
Chemicals destroying harmful organisms
- dioxinsToxic chlorinated organic compounds
- PCBsBanned synthetic toxins
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
asbestos · formaldehyde · mercury · lead · cadmium · arsenic · mycotoxins · phthalates · silica · beryllium
cytotoxicity
Harmfulness to living cells
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- inflammationProtective tissue response
immunosuppression
Reduced bodily defense activation
- immunodeficiencyWeakened disease-fighting capacity
- carcinogenesisMalignant transformation process
biomarkers
Measurable disease indicators
- dose-responseRelationship between amount and effect
silicosis
Lung disease from dust
- asbestosisLung scarring from fibers
immunotoxictherapeutic
Promoting healing or wellness
nontoxic · beneficial · healing · healthful · salutary