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Investigative Techniques > Toxicity Tests > Maximum Tolerated Dose
Physiological Phenomena > Pharmacological and Toxicological Phenomena > Toxicological Phenomena > Maximum Tolerated Dose

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Maximum Tolerated Dose  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The highest dose of a biologically active agent given during a chronic study that will not reduce longevity from effects other than carcinogenicity. (from Lewis Dictionary of Toxicology, 1st ed)

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Entry terms

  • Maximally Tolerated Dose
  • Maximal Tolerated Dose

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