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Terminology of Gonadal Anomalies in Fish and Amphibians Resulting from Chemical Exposures
Citation:
HECKER, M., M. B. MURPHY, K. K. COADY, D. L. VILLENEUVE, P. D. JONES, J. A. CARR, K. R. SOLOMON, E. E. SMITH, G. VAN DER KRAAK, T. GROSS, L. DU PREEZ, R. J. KENDALL, AND J. P. GIESY. Terminology of Gonadal Anomalies in Fish and Amphibians Resulting from Chemical Exposures. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY. Springer, New York, NY, 187:103-131, (2006).
Impact/Purpose:
To propose a standardized set of terms and definitions to be used in describing gonad anomalies
Description:
This paper reviews the terms that have been used to describe various types of gonadal deformities and lesions in amphibians and fish, identifies the body of literature that has reported effects on gonad morphology/histology, and suggests a standardized set of terms and definitions to be used in describing gonad anomalies.