Definition

In a way that relates to the study of the effects of poisons and harmful substances on living organisms.

Example

The researchers examined the chemical's effects toxicologically to understand its impact on health.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on chemicals in food?

Yeah, they tested them toxicologically to see their effects.

It's crazy to think about what we consume daily!

Absolutely, understanding it toxicologically is so important for our health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toxicologically → It is formed from "toxic" (from Latin *toxicum*, meaning poison) and "-logy" (from Greek *logia*, meaning study of). The word "toxicologically" refers to the study of poisons and their effects.

Memory Tip

Think of 'toxic' meaning poison and '-logy' meaning the study of something — so toxicologically relates to the study of poisons.

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