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Definition of toxicology

toxicology

/ˌtɑːksɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
tox · i · col · o · gy
Adverb:toxicologically
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Plural:toxicologies
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Adjective:toxicological
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toxicology Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, detection, and treatment of poisons and toxic substances.

Example

"She pursued a graduate degree in forensic toxicology to assist law enforcement with complex medical investigations."

2

A laboratory test or report that analyzes biological samples for the presence of drugs, alcohol, or poisons, or the toxic properties of a specific substance.

Example

"The medical examiner waited for the toxicology results before determining the official cause of death."

• Rhymes for toxicology

• Nearby Words

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toxically
toxicity
toxicology
toxify
toxin
toy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century (via French toxicologie), combining Ancient Greek toxikon ('poison for arrows', from toxon 'bow') with -logia ('study of').

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