Combined effect of poisons

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002270",
  "term": "Combined effect of poisons",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The overall biological response resulting from exposure to two or more toxic substances simultaneously or sequentially. This effect can be additive, where the total response equals the sum of individual responses, or synergistic, where the combined effect is greater than the sum. It can also be antagonistic, where one substance reduces the toxicity of another.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1193 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/combined-effect-of-poisons/"
}