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The ratio of LD50 to ED50 is
Explanation
Therapeutic index quantifies drug safety as LD50 divided by ED50, reflecting margin between median lethal and effective doses. Higher values indicate wider safety window, crucial for evaluating toxicity risk in preclinical drug development and dosing decisions.
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