Toxic capacity
Toxic Capacity
Toxic capacity (tox-ik ca-pa-ci-ty) refers to the ability of a substance to cause harmful effects on an organism. The term is often used in toxicology to describe the potential harm a toxin can inflict.
Etymology
The term "toxic capacity" is derived from the Greek word "toxikon," meaning "poison," and the Latin word "capacitas," meaning "capacity" or "ability."
Definition
Toxic capacity is a measure of the potential harm a substance can cause to an organism. It is determined by the type of toxin, the dose, the duration of exposure, and the organism's susceptibility to the toxin.
Related Terms
- Toxicity: The degree to which a substance can harm humans or animals.
- Toxin: A poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms.
- Dose: The quantity of a substance that an organism is exposed to.
- Exposure: The condition of being subjected to something, such as a toxin, which can affect health.
- Susceptibility: The state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Toxic capacity
- Wikipedia's article - Toxic capacity
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