clinical ecology

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• Clinical ecology — was the name given by proponents in the 1960s to a claim that exposure to low levels of certain chemical agents harm susceptible people, causing multiple chemical sensitivity and other disorders. Clinical ecologists are people that support and… …   Wikipedia

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• Microbial ecology — is the ecology of microorganisms: their relationship with one another and with their environment. It concerns the three major domains of life Eukaryota, Archaea, and Bacteria as well as viruses. Microorganisms, by their omnipresence, impact the… …   Wikipedia

• clinicalecology — clinical ecology n. The study of the effects of environmental exposure to synthetic chemicals on the immune system. Also called environmental medicine. * * * …   Universalium

• Theron Randolph — (1906 1995) was a doctor, allergist, and researcher from the United States. He wrote four books and over 300 medical articles. He was a leading researcher in the fields of food allergies, chemical allergies, and preventive care. He co founded the …   Wikipedia

• Multiple chemical sensitivity — Classification and external resources MeSH D018777 Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a chronic medical condition characterized by symptoms the affected person attributes to exposure to low levels of chemicals. Commonly suspected substances… …   Wikipedia

• List of environmental topics (E) — This is a list of environmental topics. They relate to the effect of human activity on the environment.*(E grass: see) Miscanthus (see biofuel under Uses) *E waste (electronic waste) *(E10: see) common alcohol fuel mixtures *(E15: see) common… …   Wikipedia

• Environmental medicine — is a multidisciplinary field involving medicine, environmental science, chemistry and others. The scope of this field involves studying the interactions between environment and human health, and the role of the environment in causing or mediating …   Wikipedia

• environmentalmedicine — environmental medicine n. See clinical ecology. * * * …   Universalium

• Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology       In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …   Universalium