dosisbezogene
Dosisbezogene is a German term that translates to "dose-dependent" in English. It describes a relationship where the effect or response of a substance or treatment is directly related to the amount administered. This concept is fundamental in various scientific and medical fields, particularly in pharmacology, toxicology, and radiation therapy.
In pharmacology, a drug's efficacy and its potential side effects are often dose-dependent. This means that
In toxicology, the principle of dose-dependent toxicity is well-established. For most toxic substances, there is a
Similarly, in radiation therapy, the effect of radiation on cells is dose-dependent. Higher doses of radiation