Benchmark response

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001185",
  "term": "Benchmark response",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A predetermined change in an adverse effect, relative to a control group, used to define a point of departure for risk assessment. This response level is chosen to be small but measurable, typically representing a 5% or 10% change from background. It is used to calculate the benchmark dose, which is the dose corresponding to this response.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1175 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/benchmark-response/"
}