Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)

TLDR

This revised IUPAC glossary compiles definitions and explanatory notes for terms commonly used in toxicology, including many medical terms, by incorporating updates from the Glossary of Terms Used in Toxicokinetics. The glossary is intended for scientists and others working in toxicology or needing knowledge of the field, particularly for hazard and risk assessment. The glossary includes three annexes: a list of toxicology abbreviations, a list of international and legislative abbreviations, and a carcinogenicity classification based on evidence weight.

Abstract

Abstract This glossary, a revision of the IUPAC "Glossary for Chemists of Terms Used in Toxicology" [ Pure Appl. Chem. 65 , 2003 (1993)] incorporating new and redefined terms from the "Glossary of Terms Used in Toxicokinetics" [ Pure Appl. Chem. 76 , 1033 (2004)], contains definitions and explanatory notes, if needed, for terms frequently used in the multidisciplinary field of toxicology. The glossary is compiled primarily for those scientists and others who now find themselves working in toxicology or requiring a knowledge of the subject, especially for hazard and risk assessment. Many medical terms are included because of their frequent occurrence in the toxicological literature. There are three annexes, one containing a list of abbreviations and acronyms used in toxicology, one containing a list of abbreviations and acronyms used by international bodies and by legislation relevant to toxicology and chemical safety, and one describing the classification of carcinogenicity according to the weight of evidence available.