toxicology

[tok-si-kol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the science dealing with the effects, antidotes, detection, etc., of poisons.

toxicology

/ ˌtɒksɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of science concerned with poisons, their nature, effects, and antidotes

toxicology

1. The scientific study of poisons, of their effects and detection, and of the treatment of poisoning.

Other Word Forms

• toxicological adjective
• toxicologically adverb
• toxicologist noun
• toxicologic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicology¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; toxico- + -logy

Example Sentences

We asked Prof Christopher Holstege, a world leading toxicology and chemical weapons expert, to assess whether our evidence pointed to camite being the likely agent used.

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Mr Claydon had been drinking but a toxicology report revealed "no concerns", the officer told the court.

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The research team notes that toxicology studies and long-term safety assessments are essential.

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At the same time, Mr Fadil said police were waiting for post-mortem and toxicology results to determine the cause of death.

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Breaking for health tests, Ruci stayed there until October 7, when judicial authorities agreed to exhume his son's body for toxicology tests.

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