Toxicity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012162",
  "term": "Toxicity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The degree to which a substance can cause harm to a living organism. This property is inherent to the substance and depends on its chemical structure, dose, and the route and duration of exposure. It is often quantified by measures such as the median lethal dose (LD50).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "median lethal dose"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2107 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/toxicity/"
}