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toxicology

 

[ tɒk.sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific study

Toxicology is the branch of science that deals with the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. It focuses on the detection, identification, and understanding of toxins, including their properties, biological effects, and potential for harm. Toxicologists evaluate exposure to harmful substances and assess risks to health and the environment. This field is essential for developing safety regulations and guidelines for the management of chemical substances in various industries.

Synonyms

chemical safety, pharmacology, toxicology science

Examples of usage

  • The toxicology report revealed the cause of death.
  • She specializes in environmental toxicology and its effects on wildlife.
  • Toxicology studies help in understanding drug overdose cases.
  • The lab conducts toxicology tests for various industrial chemicals.

Translations

Translations of the word "toxicology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 toxicologia

🇮🇳 विषविज्ञान

🇩🇪 Toxikologie

🇮🇩 toksikologi

🇺🇦 токсикологія

🇵🇱 toksykologia

🇯🇵 毒物学

🇫🇷 toxicologie

🇪🇸 toxicología

🇹🇷 toksioloji

🇰🇷 독성학

🇸🇦 علم السموم

🇨🇿 toxikologie

🇸🇰 toxikológia

🇨🇳 毒理学

🇸🇮 toksikologija

🇮🇸 eiturefnafræði

🇰🇿 токсикология

🇬🇪 ტოქსიკოლოგია

🇦🇿 toksiologiya

🇲🇽 toxicología

Etymology

The term 'toxicology' originates from the Greek words 'toxikon', which means 'poison', and 'logia', meaning 'study' or 'discourse'. The concept of toxicology began with the study of poisons in ancient civilizations, where philosophers and physicians examined the effects of toxic substances on human health and behavior. The formalization of toxicology as a scientific discipline began in the 19th century, as advancements in chemistry and medicine provided a deeper understanding of how various chemicals interact with biological systems. With the rise of industrialization and the proliferation of chemical compounds, toxicology became increasingly relevant to public health and safety. Today, toxicology encompasses a wide range of topics, from environmental toxins and drug safety to forensic applications and regulatory science.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,433, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.