Subchronic effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011508",
  "term": "Subchronic effect",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An adverse biological effect resulting from repeated or continuous exposure to a chemical for a duration that is intermediate between acute and chronic exposure periods. It represents a substantial fraction of an organism's lifespan but not the majority of it. In standard toxicological testing with rodents, a subchronic study involves exposure for 90 days, whereas a chronic study lasts for up to two years.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "subchronic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1315 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/subchronic-effect/"
}