Human Health and Environmental Toxicology Crossword

a characteristic of certain chemicals that are extremely stable and may take many years to be broken down into simpler forms by natural processes
the buildup of a persistent toxic substance, such as certain pesticides, in an organism's body, often in fatty tissues
the increased concentration of toxic chemicals, such as PCBS, heavy metal , and certain pesticides, in the tissues of organisms that are at a higher level in food webs
a chemical that mimics or interferes with the actions of the endocrine system in humans and wildlife
A chemical with adverse human health effects
adverse effects that occur within a short period after exposure to a to a toxicant
adverse effects that occur some time after exposure to a toxicant, or after extended exposure to the toxicant
the study of effects of toxic chemicals on human health
the study of the effects of toxic chemicals and diseases on human populations
a generally accepted understanding of how some aspect of the world works
the study of contaminants in the biosphere, including their harmful effects on ecosystems
the probabilty that a particular adverse effect will result from some exposure or condition
a condition that has the potential to cause harm
an estimate of the expected increase in cancer associated with a unit increase in exposure to a chemical
the idea that no action should be taken or product introduced when the science is inconclusive but unknown risks may exist