# Toxophore

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A **toxophore** is the chemical group that produces the toxic effect in a toxin molecule:[1] commonly used in [pharmaceutical](/source/Pharmaceutical) and [pesticide](/source/Pesticide) sciences.

## References

1. ["Medical Definition of TOXOPHORE"](http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/toxophore)

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