Median Effective Dose (ED50) at Chemical Glossary
What is it? Statistically derived single dose of a substance that can be expected to cause a non-lethal effect of a defined size in 50% of a given population of organisms under a defined set of experimental conditions. The defined effect must be quantal. See quantal.Chemistry Definition Added By: Marissa
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