Hematotoxicity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005181",
  "term": "Hematotoxicity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The adverse effects of a substance on the blood or blood-forming organs, such as the bone marrow. This can manifest as a reduction in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets, or as functional impairments of these cells. Assessment of hematotoxicity is a standard part of preclinical and clinical drug development.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1235 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hematotoxicity/"
}