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lindane: see insecticides insecticides, chemical, biological, or other agents used to destroy insect pests; the term commonly refers to chemical agents only.
Chemical Insecticides..... Click the link for more information. . lindane [′lin‚dān] (inorganic chemistry) The gamma isomer of 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane, constituting a persistent, bioaccumulative pesticide and a neurotoxin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Pediatricians readily dispense more toxic treatments, such as Kwell, or lindane, which is prescribed up to 1 million times each year. When all else fails, however, parents will turn to their doctors, who will often prescribe Kwell. Known under the trade name of Kwell, this strong insecticide can cause anemia, neurotoxicity, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory failure, giddiness, and fatigue, followed by tremors, convulsions, and coma. |
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