Glossary P
Deutsch: Krankheitserreger / Español: Patógeno / Português: Patógeno / Français: Pathogène / Italiano: Patogeno /
A Pathogen is any microorganism that produces disease (bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds and parasites).Deutsch: Umwelt: Wege / Español: Medio Ambiente: Caminos / Português: Meio Ambiente: Caminhos / Français: Environnement: Voies / Italiano: Ambiente: Percorsi /
Pathway is a way in which people are exposed to radiation or other contaminants.
Deutsch: PCB / Español: PCB / Português: PCB / Français: PCB / Italiano: PCB
PCB may refer to Printed circuit board, a board used in electronics or Polychlorinated biphenyls, organic compounds.
In the environmental context, PCB stands for polychlorinated biphenyls. PCBs are a group of synthetic organic chemicals that were widely used in various industrial applications due to their desirable properties, such as electrical insulation, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
A Peak expiratory flow (PEF) is the highest forced expiratory flow measured with a peak flow meter.
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