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Record 1 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
  • Toxicology
  • Living Matter - General Properties
DEF

A material that on first exposure causes little or no reaction in man or test animals, but which on repeated exposure may cause a marked response not necessarily limited to the contact site.

CONT

Strictly speaking, materials that produce an antigen-antibody complex resulting in an allergic-type reaction in the body are referred to as sensitizers.

OBS

Skin sensitization is the most common form. Respiratory sensitization to a few chemicals is also known to occur.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
  • Toxicologie
  • Propriétés générales de la matière vivante

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
  • Toxicología
  • Propiedades generales de la materia viva
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