Ecotoxicology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003560",
  "term": "Ecotoxicology",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The scientific study of the effects of toxic substances on living organisms within the context of ecosystems. This discipline investigates how chemicals, both natural and anthropogenic, impact the health, survival, and reproduction of populations and communities. It integrates principles from toxicology, ecology, and environmental chemistry to assess ecological risks.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2010, 82, 679. 'Explanatory dictionary of key terms in toxicology: Part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2010)' on page 701 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-03-01)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ecotoxicology/"
}