Acute toxicity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000207",
  "term": "Acute toxicity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The adverse effects that occur within a short period after a single or brief exposure to a substance. These effects develop rapidly and are of short duration, typically within 14 days of exposure. The median lethal dose (LD50) is a common measure of acute toxicity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "dose",
    "exposure"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 1033. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicokinetics (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 1037 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476051033)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/acute-toxicity/"
}