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exposome

British  
/ ˈɛkspəʊˌsəʊm /

noun

  1. a collection of environmental factors, such as stress and diet, to which an individual is exposed and which can have an effect on health

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Meanwhile, the SDCfA has indicated its readiness to serve as the founding host of a pan-African exposome network.

From Science Daily Feb. 14, 2026

The buildup of exposures, which researchers call the ALS exposome, is possibly associated with recreational activities such as woodworking and gardening.

From Science Daily Apr. 11, 2024

"Exposures in the home setting are an important part of the ALS exposome, as it is one place where behavior modifications could possibly lessen ALS risk."

From Science Daily Apr. 11, 2024

The final group is the exposome, which describes the chemistry and metabolites that are encountered through exposure to personal-care products, medical intervention, food or the environment.

From Nature Jul. 5, 2016

A particularly ambitious effort to tackle the exposome in relation to autism is underway in the Netherlands, where researchers are conducting the first comprehensive environment-wide association study in autism.

From Slate Nov. 5, 2015

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