toxicology
1 synonym for toxicology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The scientific study of poisons and how they affect living things.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use toxicology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
toxicology report
forensic toxicology
Etymology
From French toxicologie, combining the Greek-derived toxico- ("poison") with -logy ("study of").
Full origin of toxicology →Frequently asked questions
What does “toxicology” mean?
The word “toxicology” means the scientific study of poisons and how they affect living things. In plain terms, the branch of science that studies poisons, how they harm the body, and how poisoning is treated.
How do you pronounce “toxicology”?
“Toxicology” is pronounced tok-sih-KO-luhd-zhee (/ˌtɒksɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “toxicology” in a sentence?
Here is “toxicology” used in a sentence: “The coroner requested a toxicology report to determine the cause of death.”
What part of speech is “toxicology”?
“Toxicology” is a noun.
Where does the word “toxicology” come from?
The word “toxicology” comes from French. From French toxicologie, combining the Greek-derived toxico- ("poison") with -logy ("study of").
Is “toxicology” a common word?
“Toxicology” is an uncommon word in modern English.
