Endocrine disrupter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003892",
  "term": "Endocrine disrupter",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance or mixture from outside the body that changes how the endocrine system works and, as a result, harms the health of an intact organism, its offspring or a population subgroup. Such chemicals mimic or block natural hormones, or interfere with their synthesis, transport or metabolism. Bisphenol A, a weak estrogen mimic used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, is a well-known example.",
  "synonyms": [
    "endocrine modifier"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "endocrine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 749 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/endocrine-disrupter/"
}