For Acute Exposure we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Carpet, Environment and Toxic Substances.

Acute Exposure (Carpet)

A single exposure to a toxic substance which results in biological harm or death soon after a single dose of, or exposure to a substance. Any severe poisonous effect resulting from a short-term exposure. Ordinarily this term is used to denote effects observed in experimental animals.

Acute Exposure (Environment)

A single exposure to a toxic substance which may result in severe biological harm or death. Acute exposures are usually characterized as lasting no longer than a day, as compared to longer, continuing exposure over a period of time.

Acute Exposure (Toxic Substances)

Contact with a substance that occurs once or for only a short time (up to 14 days) [compare with intermediate duration exposure and chronic exposure].

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