Chronic toxicity test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002066",
  "term": "Chronic toxicity test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An experimental procedure designed to evaluate the adverse effects of a substance following continuous or repeated exposure over a substantial portion of the lifespan of an organism. These tests aim to identify long-term health consequences, including carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, and organ damage. Such studies are typically conducted for 6 months to 2 years in rodents.",
  "synonyms": [
    "long-term toxicity test"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "acute toxicity test"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1190 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chronic-toxicity-test/"
}