Exposure science

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Exposure Science

Exposure Science (pronunciation: /ɪkˈspoʊʒər saɪəns/) is a field of study that focuses on understanding the contact of humans or other organisms with chemical, physical, or biological agents, and their reactions, intakes, and uptakes.

Etymology

The term 'Exposure Science' is derived from the English word 'exposure', which means the state of being exposed to contact with something, and 'science', which is the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Related Terms

  • Exposure Assessment: A process that measures or estimates the magnitude, frequency, and duration of exposure to an agent, along with the number and characteristics of the population exposed.
  • Risk Assessment: The process of evaluating the risk to health or environment that might result from exposure to certain hazards.
  • Environmental Health: The branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment; promotes human health and well-being; and fosters healthy and safe communities.
  • Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on living organisms and the ecosystem, including the prevention and amelioration of such effects.

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