toxicology
nounUK /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒi/
US /ˌtɑːksɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
Toxicology is the science of studying poisons and how they affect living things.
The scientist studied toxicology to learn how chemicals can harm animals.
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2. The branch of medicine that deals with the detection and treatment of poisoning.
Doctors in toxicology helped treat the patient who swallowed a harmful substance.
3. The study of harmful effects of drugs and chemicals on the environment.
Environmental toxicology examines how pollution affects wildlife.
4. A scientific report or analysis of poisons in a sample.
The lab's toxicology showed no dangerous chemicals in the water.