Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
toxicology
noun
/ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒi/
Definition
Toxicology is the study of the effects and properties of toxins and poisons on living organisms.
Examples
- Toxicology is crucial for developing antidotes to poisonous substances.
- She studied toxicology to better understand environmental pollutants.
- Researchers in toxicology conduct experiments to determine the safe levels of chemicals.
Meaning
It involves understanding how harmful substances affect biological systems and the ways to minimize their impacts.
Synonyms
- poisonology
- pharmacology
- toxic science
