Similar term(s): biologic intake, intake.
The process by which a substance crosses the outer boundary of an organism without passing an absorption barrier, e.g. through ingestion or inhalation.
A measure of exposure expressed as a mass of substance taken in by the body per unit body weight per unit time e.g. mg/kg/day.
Source: GreenFacts
Acceptable Daily Intake - Biologic uptake - Tolerable Daily Intake