Acute toxicity describes the adverse effects of a substance that result either from a single exposure or from multiple exposures in a short space of time (usually less than 24 hours). To be described as acute toxicity, the adverse effects should occur within 14 days of the administration of the substance. Acute toxicity is distinguished from chron...
An immediate toxic response following a single or short-term exposure to an agent or dose.
Injury that occurs soon after exposure to a pesticide.
See toxicity.
<pharmacology> Illness resulting from a single dose or exposure to a toxic substance. ... Compare: chronic toxicity. ... (06 May 1997) ... 
The rapid onset of an adverse effect from a single exposure. Acute toxicity of a compound is not an indicator of its chronic effects.
The ability of a substance to cause harmful effects soon after a single exposure or dose. Also, any
Adverse effects occurring within a short time of administration of a single dose of a chemical, or immediately following short or continuous exposure, or multiple doses over 24 hours or less.
See toxicity.
The toxicity of a material determined at the end of 24 hours; toxicity that causes injury or death from the single dose or exposure.
The ability of a substance to cause severe biological harm or death soon after a single exposure or dose. Also, any poisonous effect resulting from a single short-term exposure to a toxic substance. (See chronic toxicity, toxicity.)