Meaning of the word toxicology in English

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toxicology

US /ˌtɑːk.sɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌtɑːk.sɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi/
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Noun

1.

the branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons.

Example:
She is studying toxicology to understand the effects of chemicals on living organisms.
The forensic team used toxicology reports to determine the cause of death.
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