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What is LC50?

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Lead is a cumulative poison, meaning it builds up in your system. The more often you have contact with it, the more precautions you should take. If you handle it often, it's important that you obtain and use good protection. As always, when in doubt, exercise increased caution. My greatest concern is human well being!

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The lethal concentration required to kill half of the sample size who were exposed

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how can i calculate the LD50 of pregabalin drug

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Lethal dose for 50% of the population.

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