Developmental neurotoxicity testing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003102",
  "term": "Developmental neurotoxicity testing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A battery of experimental procedures designed to identify and characterize adverse effects on the developing nervous system caused by exposure to chemical substances. These tests typically involve administering a substance to pregnant animals and evaluating the offspring for neurological, behavioral, and pathological changes. Guidelines for such testing are provided by regulatory bodies like the OECD.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "nervous system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 861 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/developmental-neurotoxicity-testing/"
}