endocrine disrupter

synonym: endocrine modifier
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10658

Exogenous substance that, at some dose, alters function(s) of the endocrine system and consequently causes adverse health effects in an intact organism, its progeny, or (sub)populations.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 749 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'endocrine disrupter' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10658 RIS BibTex EndNote
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