DDT

"DDT" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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A polychlorinated pesticide that is resistant to destruction by light and oxidation. Its unusual stability has resulted in difficulties in residue removal from water, soil, and foodstuffs. This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen: Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP-85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

Descriptor ID	D003634
MeSH Number(s)	D02.455.526.439.255
Concept/Terms	DDT DDT 4,4'-DDT 4,4' DDT 4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane 4,4' Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane p',p'-DDT TbisC-ethane TbisC ethane Chlorophenothane 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane Benzochloryl

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Organic Chemicals [D02]
Hydrocarbons [D02.455]
Hydrocarbons, Halogenated [D02.455.526]
Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated [D02.455.526.439]
DDT [D02.455.526.439.255]

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