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Organophosphates

Meaning

Organophosphates are a vast group of synthetic chemical compounds, derived from phosphoric acid, which are widely utilized globally as potent insecticides in agricultural practices and pest control. Clinically, these chemicals are significant due to their potent neurotoxic properties, which can cause severe acute toxicity through nervous system disruption. Furthermore, chronic, low-level exposure is a significant concern in the hormonal health space because organophosphates are classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) with the potential to interfere with thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive hormone signaling.