toxicology

American  

[tok-si-kol-uh-jee] / ˌtɒk sɪˈkɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

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toxicology British  

/ ˌtɒksɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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toxicology Scientific  

/ tŏk′sĭ-kŏl′ə-jē /

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of toxicology

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From Science Daily

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

From BBC

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

From Barron's