epiocular assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-002253",
  "term": "epiocular assay",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A non-animal test method developed in the search for a replacement for the Draize rabbit eye test. This test is an in vitro model of the human corneal epithelium used to evaluate the eye irritation potential of chemicals, particularly surfactants.",
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "toxicity testing"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Based upon Environmental Protection Agency. 2015. Use of an alternate testing framework for classification of eye irritation potential of EPA pesticide products. Accessed September 20, 2022.",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "ensayo epiocular"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/epiocular-assay/"
}