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subheading only; for experimental human & animal studies; includes margin of safety & experimental exposure to environmental agents; see also /adverse effects & /poisoning
Scope Note
Used with drugs and chemicals for experimental human and animal studies of their ill effects. It includes studies to determine the margin of safety or the reactions accompanying administration at various dose levels. It is used also for exposure to environmental agents. Poisoning should be considered for life-threatening exposure to environmental agents.
Entry Version
TOX
Abbreviation
TO
Entry Term(s)
margin of safety
toxic potential
Online Note
search policy: Online Manual; use: main heading/TO or TO (SH) or SUBS APPLY TO
History Note
66; used with Category D 1966-67; D & J 1968 forward
Used with drugs and chemicals for experimental human and animal studies of their ill effects. It includes studies to determine the margin of safety or the reactions accompanying administration at various dose levels. It is used also for exposure to environmental agents. Poisoning should be considered for life-threatening exposure to environmental agents.