noxious
Type: concept Aliases: noxious agentstoxinsharmful compounds
- Systems Analogy Harmful or irritating substances that can injure cells or trigger pain signals.
- Formal Definition Physiologically harmful, destructive, or toxic to living cells and tissues.
Mentioned In
- Biological CircuitsGut Dysbiosis & Microglial Priming in Alzheimer's
- Conceptblood-brain barrier, cytoprotective
- Moleculecolibactin, xenobiotic
Scientific Sources & Literature Citations
- [1] Book / Monograph Oleske DM. Epidemiology of Chronic Disease. 2nd ed. 2018. ↗
"Noxious inputs trigger defensive cytoprotective responses."