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Mixture Effects

Meaning

The combined biological or toxicological outcome resulting from simultaneous exposure to multiple chemical substances, which may be different from the simple sum of the effects of each individual component. In the context of environmental health and endocrinology, this concept is crucial for understanding the real-world impact of low-dose exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The effect can be additive, synergistic, or antagonistic.