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exposure surface
Surface on a target where a substance, e.g., a pesticide is present. With mammals, examples of outer exposure surfaces include the exterior of an eyeball, the skin surface and a conceptual surface over the nose and open mouth. Examples of inner exposure surfaces include the gastrointestinal tract, the respiratory tract and the urinary tract lining.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Biology; Chemistry
- Category: Toxicology
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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- Walter Lane
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