Petroleum refining glossary. 2013.
Developmental toxicity — is any structural or functional alteration, reversible or irreversible, which interferes with homeostasis, normal growth, differentiation, development or behaviour, and which is caused by environmental insult (including drugs, lifestyle factors… … Wikipedia
developmental toxicity — the extent to which a toxin crosses the placental barrier and produces adverse effects on a developing embryo or fetus; see also teratogenesis … Medical dictionary
fetal toxicity — developmental toxicity in a fetus … Medical dictionary
developmental cataract — a small, common opacity occurring in youth as a result of a congenitally caused defect such as heredity, malnutrition, toxicity, or inflammation. The number of developmental cataracts increases with age, but they rarely impair vision. Called also … Medical dictionary
reproductive toxicity — The occurrence of biologically adverse effects on the reproductive systems of females or males that may result from exposure to environmental agents. The toxicity may be expressed as alterations to the female or male 28 reproductive organs, the… … Petroleum refining glossary
Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins — See also: 2,3,7,8 Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin, Dioxins and dioxin like compounds, and 1,4 Dioxin General structure of PCDDs where n and m can range from 0 to 4 Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs), or simply dioxins, are a group of organic… … Wikipedia
pharmaceutical industry — Producers of pharmaceuticals, substances used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and the modification of organic functions. The earliest records of medicinal plants and minerals are those of the ancient Chinese, Hindu, and… … Universalium
Perfluorooctanoic acid — IUPAC name pentadecafluorooctanoic acid … Wikipedia
Bisphenol A — Bisphenol A IUPAC name … Wikipedia
DDT — For other uses, see DDT (disambiguation). DDT … Wikipedia
