Endocrine disruptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003893",
  "term": "Endocrine disruptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An exogenous chemical or mixture that interferes with the hormone system and, as a consequence, produces adverse health effects in a whole organism, its descendants or groups of exposed individuals. Mechanisms include imitating or blocking a hormone and disturbing its synthesis, transport or breakdown. Phthalates, which soften plastics, form one class of such compounds found in many consumer products.",
  "synonyms": [
    "endocrine modifier"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 865 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/endocrine-disruptor/"
}