Immunotoxicology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005716",
  "term": "Immunotoxicology",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The scientific discipline that investigates the adverse effects of chemical, biological, or physical agents on the immune system. This field studies how exposure to xenobiotics can lead to immune dysfunction, including immunosuppression, hypersensitivity, or autoimmunity. It combines principles of immunology and toxicology to assess risks to human and animal health.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immunology"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1192 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunotoxicology/"
}