Cumulative median lethal dose
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-002782
The total dose of a substance that, when administered in repeated increments over a specified period, is expected to cause death in 50% of a test population. This metric is used to assess the toxicity of substances under conditions of prolonged or chronic exposure. It is often denoted as cumulative LD50.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-002782 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1200 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153) |
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