organophosphorus

organo·phos·pho·rus (ôr′gə nō fäs′fə rəs, ôr gan′ō-)

adjective

of an organic compound containing phosphorus

Modifies a noun

insecticide: However, organophosphorus insecticides accounted for 77 % of the weight of insecticide active ingredients used.
poisoning: As there are no clinical features specific to organophosphorus poisoning, diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion.
compound: Case Insert: A 20 year old female was bought to the casualty department one hour following the ingestion of an organophosphorus compound.
dip: The Commission will be aware, for example, of the concerns over the effects of organophosphorus sheep dips on human health.

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