Cotinine
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-006801
A major metabolite of nicotine found in blood and urine. Currently regarded as the best biomarker for exposure of nonsmokers to environmental tobacco smoke.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-006801 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Chemicals, toxics and pesticides |
| References | America's Children and the Environment Terms; ACE Glossary of Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-006801",
"term": "Cotinine",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "A major metabolite of nicotine found in blood and urine. Currently regarded as the best biomarker for exposure of nonsmokers to environmental tobacco smoke.",
"subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
"references": [
"America's Children and the Environment Terms; ACE Glossary of Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cotinine/"
}
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