amphibian metamorphosis assay

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10372
Procedure in which a frog (often \(Xenopus\ laevis\)) is exposed to a substance starting at the tadpole stage, and the growth and development of the animals is studied.
See also: FETAX
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 721 [Terms] [Paper]