Pulmonary

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009665",
  "term": "Pulmonary",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to the lungs, and used in toxicology to describe either the route of exposure through inhalation or the organ system targeted by a toxicant. In developmental and reproductive toxicology, this pertains to adverse effects on the formation and maturation of the lungs in a fetus or neonate. For instance, prenatal exposure to certain environmental pollutants has been linked to reduced lung function and an increased risk of respiratory diseases later in life.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 798 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pulmonary/"
}