Biologic intake

Similar term(s): biologic intake, intake.

The process by which a substance crosses the outer boundary of an organism without passing an absorption barrier, e.g. through ingestion or inhalation.

Source: US EPA glossary 

A measure of exposure expressed as a mass of substance taken in by the body per unit body weight per unit time e.g. mg/kg/day.

Source: GreenFacts

Acceptable Daily Intake - Biologic uptake - Tolerable Daily Intake

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