Toxicology
(noun)
The branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons and the treatment of poisoning.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from french toxicologie, from toxic- "poisonous" + -logie -logy.
Examples:
- He is a toxicologist who specializes in the effects of environmental toxins.
- She is an expert in toxicology and has published several papers on the subject.
- The toxicology report revealed that the patient had been poisoned.
- The toxicology lab is responsible for analyzing samples for the presence of toxins.
- His research in toxicology has led to new treatments for poisonings.