Definition

Relating to the study of the effects of poisons and harmful substances on living organisms.

Example

The toxicologic analysis revealed the presence of harmful chemicals in the water supply.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new toxicologic studies on household cleaners?

Yeah, I read that some common ones can be really harmful.

It's surprising how little we know about toxicologic effects in everyday products.

Definitely! We should be more careful with what we use.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toxicologic → It is formed from "toxic" (from Latin "toxicum", meaning poison) and "-logic" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word "toxicologic" refers to the study or science of poisons and their effects.

Memory Tip

Think of 'toxic' as relating to 'poison' and '-logic' as the study of something. This helps you remember that toxicologic is about the study of poisons.

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