body burden
Definition
Total amount of a harmful substance in a live body. If bioaccumulants are present in the environment, the body burden will likely increase with time.
body burden is in the Environment & Pollution Control and Material & Occupational Safety subjects.
body burden appears in the definition of the following term: burden
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