Chronic Effects

Definition

Chronic effects refer to the long-term consequences or impacts that occur as a result of exposure to a particular substance or stressor. These effects may develop gradually over time and can persist for an extended period, even after the exposure has ceased.

Related terms

Acute Effects: Acute effects are immediate and short-term consequences that occur shortly after exposure to a substance or stressor.

Biomagnification:

Biomagnification refers to the process where certain substances become more concentrated in organisms as they move up the food chain.

Carcinogen: A carcinogen is any substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer in living organisms.