Definition

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

Example

The toxicological report revealed the presence of harmful chemicals in the water supply.

Conversation

I just finished a course on toxicological studies.

That sounds interesting! What did you learn?

We covered how different substances affect health from a toxicological perspective.

Wow, that must have been eye-opening!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toxicological → It is formed from "toxic" (from Greek "toxikon", meaning poison) and "-logical" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the study of poisons and their effects.

Memory Tip

Think of 'toxic' meaning poison and '-logical' meaning study — so toxicological is about the study of poisons.

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