Showing results for endocrine disruptor. Search instead for industry disruptors.

endocrine disruptor

American

noun

a natural or synthetic chemical that mimics or blocks the action of a natural hormone and that may disrupt the body's endocrine system.

Other Word Forms

endocrine disruption

noun

Etymology

Origin of endocrine disruptor

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mr Hastings, who was an early pioneer in the streaming business and is seen as one of the original tech industry disruptors, will stay on as executive chairman.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2023

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023