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
• toxicologic adjective
• toxicologically adverb
• toxicologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicology¹

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

Example Sentences

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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This trial also included deposition testimony from Dr Steve Mann, former director of toxicology at J&J consumer products, who said he had made safety claims without reviewing any test data.

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"By linking foundational stem cell science with applied toxicology, this model moves organoid research another step closer to transforming how drugs are developed and tested."

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It could take months for toxicology tests to be completed and information to be updated.

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Specific substances such as heroin are instead sometimes only included on more detailed post-mortem reports or toxicology results, which the ONS does not have access to.

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