Biomarker of exposure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001294",
  "term": "Biomarker of exposure",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measurable substance in an organism that indicates contact with an environmental agent. This can be the parent compound, its metabolite, or a reaction product in biological fluids or tissues. Biomarkers of exposure provide an integrated measure of the absorbed dose from all routes of exposure.",
  "synonyms": [
    "exposure biomarker"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "compartment"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 850 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biomarker-of-exposure/"
}