Somatic risk

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011046",
  "term": "Somatic risk",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The probability of an adverse health effect occurring in an exposed individual during their lifetime, specifically affecting the non-reproductive cells of the body. This risk pertains to effects such as cancer, organ damage, or other diseases that manifest in the exposed individual. It does not include genetic effects that can be passed on to offspring.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 946 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/somatic-risk/"
}