toxicology
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tox·i·col·o·gy
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Definition of toxicology
: a science that deals with poisons and their effect and with the problems involved (such as clinical, industrial, or legal problems)
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Other Words from toxicology
toxicologist
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Examples of toxicology in a Sentence
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The Boston Herald and multiple other outlets reported last week that Saoirse died of a possible overdose, though her cause of death won’t be known until a toxicology report is completed. — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, "Saoirse Kennedy Hill went for a sunrise swim in the Atlantic hours before her death, report says," 6 Aug. 2019 Her death is still under investigation, and an official cause of death is pending a toxicology report. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "RFK's 22-Year-Old Granddaughter Saiorse Kennedy Hill's Funeral Will Be Held on Cape Cod Today," 5 Aug. 2019 Kennedy Hill’s death remains under investigation, and a toxicology report is forthcoming, according to authorities. — Joshua Miller, BostonGlobe.com, "Kennedy family gathers for funeral of 22-year-old Saoirse Kennedy Hill on Cape Cod," 5 Aug. 2019 The official cause of death for the 22-year-old granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy has not been determined, pending the results of a toxicology report, according to The Boston Herald. — Fox News, "Autopsy report for Saoirse Kennedy Hill shows 'no trauma,' cause of death pending," 3 Aug. 2019 Officials haven't declared the cause or manner of death; an autopsy revealed no relevant trauma, and a toxicology report is pending, officials say. — Jason Hanna, CNN, "Patrick Kennedy speaks out about the death of his cousin, Saoirse Kennedy Hill," 3 Aug. 2019 The infant's toxicology report and the DNA test will both take several weeks to complete. — Tom Steele, Dallas News, "Irving police have person of interest after newborn is found dead in Applebee's bathroom," 29 July 2019 Medical examiners are in the process of a toxicology report and the incident remains under investigation. — Molly Korzenowski, Twin Cities, "Oakdale driver involved in fatal collision stopped at fallen stop sign, investigators say; motorcyclist reportedly speeding," 22 July 2019 The toxicology report found methamphetamine in his system. — Glenn Forbes Bunting, latimes.com, "Balls, strikes and beers: a father-son umpiring crew saw 4 gritty stars rise in Detroit sandlots," 10 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toxicology.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for toxicology
toxicology
noun
English Language Learners Definition of toxicology
technical
: the study of poisonous chemicals, drugs, etc., and how a person or other living thing reacts to them
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toxicology
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tox·i·col·o·gy
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plural toxicologies
Medical Definition of toxicology
: the scientific study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on the living organism
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