Biological monitoring

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001283",
  "term": "Biological monitoring",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The systematic measurement of chemical substances or their metabolites in biological samples from individuals or populations to assess exposure or health effects. This approach provides a direct measure of the internal dose of a chemical absorbed by the body. Biological monitoring is a key tool in occupational health and environmental toxicology.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "exposure",
    "risk"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2001, 73, 993. 'Risk assessment for occupational exposure to chemicals. A review of current methodology (IUPAC Technical Report)' on page 1021 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200173060993)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biological-monitoring/"
}