Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Body Burden

The total amount of a chemical, metal or radioactive substance present at any time after absorption in the body of man or animal.

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Abstract

The total amount of a chemical, metal or radioactive substance present at any time after absorption in the body of man or animal.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Body Burdens
  • Burden, Body
  • Burdens, Body

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM

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History Note

73(71); only radioactive substances 1971-77

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Previous Indexing

  • Radiation Monitoring (1966-1970)

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  1. E05.799w.638w.231
  2. N06.850w.460.200

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Body Burden. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001822. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001822
  2. Body Burden. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70452881