Median narcotic dose

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007129",
  "term": "Median narcotic dose",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The dose of a substance that induces narcosis (a state of stupor or unconsciousness) in 50% of a test population. This value is a measure of the potency of a chemical to cause a reversible depression of central nervous system activity. It is a key parameter in assessing the sedative or anesthetic properties of compounds.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "dose"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2068 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/median-narcotic-dose/"
}