toxicity
noun
the quality, relative degree, or specific degree of being toxic or poisonous.
toxicities
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pluralof toxicity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Babies were especially vulnerable to these toxicities, resulting in high rates of infants with birth defects and illnesses.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2024
For instance, if patients experienced toxicities or no signs of benefit from a treatment option, future patients would be less likely to receive that treatment.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2023
But genetically modified wheat has never been grown for commercial purposes due to consumer fears that allergens or toxicities could emerge in a staple used worldwide for bread, pasta and pastries.
From Reuters ● Mar. 3, 2023
The company Fujifilm Irvine Scientific quietly recalled four production lots of the oil used to culture embryos on Jan. 16 after complaints of problems from clinics and its internal investigation discovered the toxicities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
About 10% of those who get checkpoint inhibitors are hospitalized with immune toxicities.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 30, 2022
