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Endocrine Disruptors

Definitions
Exogenous agents, synthetic and naturally occurring, which are capable of disrupting the functions of the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM including the maintenance of HOMEOSTASIS and the regulation of developmental processes. Endocrine disruptors are compounds that can mimic HORMONES, or enhance or block the binding of hormones to their receptors, or otherwise lead to activating or inhibiting the endocrine signaling pathways and hormone metabolism.
Synonyms
Disruptor, Endocrine
Endocrine Disrupting Chemical
Disrupting Chemical, Endocrine
Disruptor Effects, Endocrine
Effect, Endocrine Disruptor
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Effects, Endocrine Disruptor
Endocrine Disruptor
Chemical, Endocrine Disrupting
Disruptor Effect, Endocrine
Endocrine Disruptor Effects
Disruptors, Endocrine
Chemicals, Endocrine Disrupting
Endocrine Disruptor Effect
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