ToxicityDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxicity) Toxicity is the degree to which a substance can damage an organism. Toxicity can refer to the effect on a whole organism, such as an animal, bacterium, or plant, as well as the effect on a substructure of the organism, such as a cell (cytotoxicity) or an organ such as the liver (hepatotoxicity). (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 24-Oct-2013 Items having a keyword or observed-property relationship to this subject term Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |