an effect that appears months or years after an exposure

Refers to an adverse health effect that develops slowly over a long period of time or from prolonged exposure to a health hazard without implying a degree of severity.

An adverse effect on the body with symptoms that develop slowly over a long time period and persist or that recur frequently.

The possible result of exposure over many years to a drinking water contaminant at a concentration above its Maximum Contaminant Level.

an effect that appears a long time after exposure.

An adverse health effect which occurs over a relatively long period of time (e.g., months or years).

A health effect that occurs over a relatively long period of time (e.g. months or years).