
Toxicity
Severity Levels
Toxicity can refer to different levels of harm, from mild to deadly.

The plant's leaves have a low level of toxicity to humans.
Exposure Duration
The term may imply a short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) exposure to a toxin.

Chronic toxicity results from repeated exposures over a longer period.
Scientific Use
Often employed in medical and environmental contexts, indicating a scientific background.

Researchers studied the toxicity of pesticides on bee populations.
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