Excretion rate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004201",
  "term": "Excretion rate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The amount of a chemical or its metabolites eliminated from the body per unit of time. This measurement is a key parameter in pharmacokinetics and toxicology for determining how quickly a substance is cleared from the system. Excretion rate is expressed in units of mass per time, such as milligrams per hour (mg/h), and is determined by analyzing concentrations in urine, feces, or exhaled air.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1219 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/excretion-rate/"
}