Definition of Toxicology

1. Noun. The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons.

Generic synonyms: Materia Medica, Pharmacological Medicine, Pharmacology
Examples of category: Polyvalence, Polyvalency
Derivative terms: Toxicologic, Toxicological, Toxicologist

Definition of Toxicology

1. n. The science which treats of poisons, their effects, antidotes, and recognition; also, a discourse or treatise on the science.

Definition of Toxicology

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Medical Definition of Toxicology

1. The scientific study of the chemistry, effects, and treatment of poisonous substances. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Toxicology

toxicodermatosis
toxicogenic
toxicogenic conjunctivitis
toxicoid
toxicokinetics
toxicologic
toxicologic
toxicological
toxicological
toxicologically
toxicologies
toxicologist
toxicologist
toxicologists
toxicology (current term)
toxicology (current term)
toxicomania
toxicopathic
toxicophobia
toxicoses
toxicosis
toxicosis
toxics
toxic amaurosis
toxic amblyopia
toxic anaemia
toxic cataract
toxic cirrhosis
toxic condition
toxic cyanosis

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