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Glossary Terms
Air
toxics
Any air pollutant for which a national ambient air quality
standard (NAAQS) does not exist (i.e., excluding ozone, carbon monoxide,
PM-10,
sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide) that may reasonably be anticipated to
cause
cancer, developmental effects, reproductive dysfunctions, neurological
disorders, heritable gene mutations, or other serious or irreversible
chronic or
acute health effects in humans.(1)
Endocrine disruptors
Synthetic chemicals and natural plant
compounds
that may affect the endocrine system (the communication system of glands,
hormones and cellular receptors that control the body's internal
functions).
Many of these substances have been associated with developmental,
reproductive
and other health problems in wildlife and laboratory animals. Some
experts
suggest these compounds may affect humans in similar ways.(9)
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