Chronic Toxicity Assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005002",
  "term": "Chronic Toxicity Assay",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. (Analysis for) the capacity of a substance to cause adverse human health effects as a result of chronic exposure.\n\n2. (Analysis for) toxic effects from long-term exposure to chemicals; usually nonfatal to organisms. Effects often consist of reduced growth and reproduction, as well as other physiological impacts.",
  "references": [
    "Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Glossary",
    "Adapted from Urban Watershed Management Research Terminology"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/chronic-toxicity-assay/"
}