Intoxication

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006005",
  "term": "Intoxication",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The state of being poisoned, characterized by physiological or psychological disturbances caused by the presence of toxic substances in the body. These substances can be exogenous, such as drugs, alcohol, or environmental pollutants, or endogenous, produced by the body itself. The severity depends on the dose, toxicity, and individual susceptibility.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "exogenous"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1247 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/intoxication/"
}