Toxicometry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012176",
  "term": "Toxicometry",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The quantitative measurement of the toxicity of substances, involving the determination of dose-response relationships and other parameters. This field employs standardized tests and experimental designs to assess the harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms. Key metrics include the lethal dose 50 (LD50) and the no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1326 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/toxicometry/"
}