Overall change which occurs after repeated doses of a substance or radiation. [2]

A term used to describe how exposure to more than one chemical might affect the body. Used to explain long-term exposure to mixtures of chemicals, such as pesticides or additives.

Pursuant to 50 CFR 22.3 [Title 50 -- Wildlife and Fisheries, Chapter I -- United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior], the term cumulative effects means ‘the incremental envir [..]

Impact on the environment that results from the incremental impact of an action when added to other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions.

Very often, proposed plans or interventions do not have harmful impacts on areas of the ecological network in and of themselves. However, it can occur that in combination with other existing or future [..]

Occurs when repeated doses of a toxic substance or harmful radiation summate to give an enhanced effect (WHO, 1979).

A progressive decrease in the numbers of microorganisms recovered following repeated applications of a test material.

The incremental effect(s) of an individual project in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects (Public Resources Code Section 30105.5).

The state in which a series of repeated actions have an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects; noted especially in the repeated administration of drugs