Read Across from Analogs/Categories

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023215",
  "term": "Read Across from Analogs/Categories",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "\"Read across\" is a technique of filling data gaps. To \"read across\" is to apply data from a tested chemical for a particular property or effect (cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc.) to a similar untested chemical. The read across technique is often applied within groups of similar chemicals assembled for assessment using either analog approach (grouping based on a very limited number of chemicals) or category approach (grouping based on a larger number of chemicals). In an analog/category approach, not every chemical needs to be tested for every endpoint. Read more about \"Read Across from Analogs/Categories.\"",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Toxicity Testing and Risk Assessment Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/read-across-from-analogs-categories/"
}