Exposure Pathways

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010495",
  "term": "Exposure Pathways",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A route by which organisms are exposed to radiation or radionuclides[DB18.1]. The three basic radiation exposure pathways are inhalation (breathing), ingestion (eating or drinking), and external exposure (irradiation from an external source).\n\n2. The way in which a person, species, or environment comes into contact with contamination. Types of Exposure Pathways include soil, air, groundwater, and surface water.",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "RadTown Glossary",
    "Superfund Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/exposure-pathways/"
}