Extrapolation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004304",
  "term": "Extrapolation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of estimating values or effects beyond the range of observed data, often from high-dose animal studies to low-dose human exposures. This involves making inferences about unknown conditions based on known trends or relationships. It is a common practice in toxicology and ecotoxicology for risk assessment, though it carries inherent uncertainties.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "dose-effect",
    "dose-response relationship"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 884 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/extrapolation/"
}