Toxicokinetics

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012173",
  "term": "Toxicokinetics",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The study of the quantitative description of the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of toxic substances in living organisms. This field examines how the body handles a toxicant over time, influencing its concentration at target sites. It is analogous to pharmacokinetics but focuses on harmful agents.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "biotransformation",
    "elimination",
    "pharmacokinetics",
    "uptake"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2108 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/toxicokinetics/"
}