Toxicology

Pronunciation: /ˌtɑːksɪˈkɑːlədʒiː/

Toxicology (noun)

  1. The scientific study of poisons and harmful substances, including how they affect the body and how to reduce their damage.
  2. A field of work that tests substances to find their risks, such as harmful effects at different doses and exposure times.

Examples

  • Toxicology studies poisons and how they affect the body.
  • The lab uses toxicology to understand how poisons work.