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Endocrine Disruptor
(redirected from Endocrine disrupting chemicals)

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Endocrine Disruptor
A compound that mimics hormones or disrupts hormone regulation—e.g., alkylphenols and phthalates, which are present in pesticides, detergents, cosmetics, plastics
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