Definition of Parathion

1. Noun. A colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide.

Generic synonyms: Insect Powder, Insecticide

Definition of Parathion

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Parathion

1. A highly toxic cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as an acaricide and as an insecticide. Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organothiophosphate. Chemical name: Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-diethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) ester (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parathion

parataxis
parataxis
paratenesis
paratenic host
paratenon
paraterminal
paraterminal body
paraterminal gyrus
paratha
parathas
Parathelypteris
Parathelypteris novae-boracensis
Parathelypteris simulata
parathesis
parathion (current term)
parathion (current term)
parathions
parathion poisoning
parathormone
parathormone
parathormones
parathymia
parathyrin
parathyroid
parathyroid
parathyroidectomy
parathyroids
parathyroid gland
parathyroid gland
parathyroid glands

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