adj
tox
Tox (adj) means Under the influence of a drug or poison; showing signs of toxicity. Example: “The screen came back tox, so the doctors adjusted his medication.”
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Under the influence of a drug or poison; showing signs of toxicity.
"The screen came back tox, so the doctors adjusted his medication."
How to use tox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, informal way of saying "toxic" or "intoxicated," often used in medical slang or lab-result shorthand.
When to use it
Mostly informal or clinical shorthand rather than standard written English.
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Etymology
A clipped form of "toxic" or "toxicology."
Frequently asked questions
What does “tox” mean?
The word “tox” means under the influence of a drug or poison; showing signs of toxicity. In plain terms, a short, informal way of saying "toxic" or "intoxicated," often used in medical slang or lab-result shorthand.
How do you use “tox” in a sentence?
Here is “tox” used in a sentence: “The screen came back tox, so the doctors adjusted his medication.”
What part of speech is “tox”?
“Tox” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of tox?
"tox" (adj) means under the influence of a drug or poison; showing signs of toxicity.
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