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In Silico

At a glance: Testing performed using computer models or simulations instead of physical experiments.

“In silico” means performed on a computer or via computer simulation. 6 It is the category that includes QSAR and other computational models. Along with in vitro and in chemico methods, it makes up the “NAMs” toolbox used in NGRA.

Sources

  1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: QSAR guidance
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