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A shared vocabulary for toxicology.
The ToxIndex ontology gives the platform a shared, machine-readable vocabulary and connects it to the wider semantic web. It is permissively licensed and actively iterated, so workflows, endpoints, and data all speak the same language.
Updated July 18, 2026
- v1
- published and versioned
- Open
- permissively licensed
- Semantic
- web interoperable
Capabilities
What Ontology does
One vocabulary
Endpoints, study types, and workflows map to shared terms instead of ad-hoc labels.
Interoperable
It connects ToxIndex to the broader semantic web, so data travels beyond our walls.
Open and evolving
Permissively licensed and iterated in the open, for the field to build on.
Related
Works closely with
FAQ
Ontology questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the ToxIndex ontology?
It is a shared, machine-readable vocabulary that lets workflows, endpoints, and data across the platform speak the same language.
Is the ontology open?
Yes. It is permissively licensed, versioned, and iterated in the open, and it connects ToxIndex to the wider semantic web.
Why does an ontology matter for toxicology?
A shared vocabulary means a study type or endpoint carries the same term everywhere, so data stays interoperable inside and beyond the platform.
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