Elimination half life

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003810",
  "term": "Elimination half life",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The time required for the concentration of a substance, such as a drug or toxin, in the body to decrease by half. This pharmacokinetic parameter reflects the rate at which the body removes the substance through metabolism and excretion. It is a key factor in determining dosing intervals and predicting drug accumulation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "elimination half time"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1211 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/elimination-half-life/"
}