Preferred Term:
absorption barrier
Definition:
Any surface that may retard the rate of penetration of a biological, chemical, or physical agent into an organism. Examples include the skin and the linings of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/136827
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