endocrine disruptor

English

Noun

endocrine disruptor (plural endocrine disruptors)

1. (endocrinology) A chemical substance that hinders the normal functioning of the endocrine system in animals and human beings.
   • 2021 February 20, Nicholas Kristof, “What Are Sperm Telling Us?”, in The New York Times‎^[1], →ISSN:

     These endocrine disruptors are everywhere: plastics, shampoos, cosmetics, cushions, pesticides, canned foods and A.T.M. receipts. They often aren’t on labels and can be difficult to avoid.

Translations

substance that hinders the normal functioning of the endocrine system

• Dutch: hormoonverstoorder m
• German: endokriner Disruptor m