[Further studies on respiratory disorders in polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) poisoning. Relationship between respiratory disorders and PCB concentrations in blood and sputum (author's transl)].
1977
N Shigematsu, and
S Ishimaru, and
T Ikeda, and
Y Masuda
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D011078
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Industrial products consisting of a mixture of chlorinated biphenyl congeners and isomers. These compounds are highly lipophilic and tend to accumulate in fat stores of animals. Many of these compounds are considered toxic and potential environmental pollutants.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013183
Sputum
Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated via the mouth. It contains MUCUS, cellular debris, and microorganisms. It may also contain blood or pus.