5. Glossary

biotes

All living organisms (flora, fauna and fungi, as well as micro-organisms such as bacteria, yeasts, micro-fungi, etc.) present in a particular habitat (natural, semi-natural) or biotope.

ecotoxicology

Study of toxic pollutants in ecosystems. This scientific discipline lies at the interface between ecology and toxicology. Its aim is to assess the ways in which pollutants are introduced and circulate in ecosystems, from contaminated environments (air, water and soil) to living communities.

medication

According to the French Public Health Code (article 5111-1), "any substance or composition presented as having curative or preventive properties with regard to human or animal diseases, as well as any substance or composition which may be used in humans or animals...