Acute effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000202",
  "term": "Acute effect",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A biological response or adverse health outcome that manifests rapidly after exposure to a substance and is of short duration. These effects are observed within a short period, generally hours or days, following a single or brief exposure. An example is immediate skin irritation after contact with a corrosive chemical.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1583. 'Explanatory dictionary of key terms in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1593 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779091583)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/acute-effect/"
}