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exposure pathway[ik′spō·zhər ‚path·wā] (medicine) The mode of intake of a substance; for example, inhalation, ingestion, or absorption. exposure pathway
exposure pathwayThe route that an infectious, toxic, or radioactive substance takes as it enters the body. Foodborne toxins typically enter the body by ingestion. Airborne toxins usually enter the body by inhalation although they may be deposited on the skin and be absorbed transcutaneously. See also: pathway |