toxicity (toksis´itē),
chronic toxicity
n the ability of a drug or poison to produce harm, especially to cause permanent injury or death. Usually distinguished from
allergenic properties.
allergenic properties.
toxicity, acute,
n a condition produced after short-term use of a toxic agent. See also dose, lethal, median; dose, lethal, minimum.
toxicity, chronic,
n a condition produced after long-term use of a toxic agent.
toxicity, fluoride,
n See fluoride toxicity.
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Toxic shock syndrome.
chronic toxicity
Toxicology A condition caused by repeated or long-term exposure to low doses of a toxic substance
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