Toxicology (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The team of scientists specialized in toxicology to study the effects of pesticides on human health.
- The medical student's coursework included a comprehensive study of toxicology, which helped her understand how to treat poisoning cases.
- She worked in the toxicology lab, analyzing blood samples to identify the presence of toxic substances.
- The hospital's toxicology department received numerous calls daily, mostly from people who had ingested something poisonous.
- The new hire at the poison control center had a degree in toxicology, which qualified him to provide medical advice over the phone.