endocrine disruptor
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of endocrine disruptor
First recorded in 1990–95
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According to France's food safety agency Anses, it is an endocrine disruptor - meaning it interferes with the body's hormones - and is believed to be linked to health issues including breast cancer and infertility.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024
But it's also an endocrine disruptor, which means that it can interfere with normal hormone functions in the body.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024
Identified as an endocrine disruptor, BPA has been linked to breast and ovarian cancer, as well as immune, thyroid, and metabolic issues.
From National Geographic • Jun. 20, 2023
"An endocrine disruptor is a chemical that impacts the body's endogenous natural hormone function. And by impact, it could be increases, slows, or interferes with in various ways," Swan said.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2023
An endocrine disruptor is a molecule with a structure that mimics a hormone and can interfere with regulation.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
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