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Adverse health effect

Similar term(s): adverse effect, harmful health effect, harmful effect, adverse outcomes, adverse impacts.

Definition:

A change in body function or cell structure that might lead to disease or health problems.

Source: ATSDR Glossary of Terms 

Related words:

Acceptable Daily Intake - Endpoint - LOAEL - NOAEL - Tolerable Daily Intake

Translation(s):

Deutsch: Schädliche Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit
Español: Efecto adverso para la salud
Français: Effet néfaste sur la santé

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