toxicological

adjective

tox·​i·​co·​log·​i·​cal ˌtäk-si-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce toxicological (audio)
variants or less commonly toxicologic
: of or relating to toxicology or toxins
toxicologically adverb

Examples of toxicological in a Sentence

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This has spurred calls for immediate toxicological evaluations and monitoring of chloronitramide anion in water systems. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 The report also indicated that toxicological and anatomical-pathological studies of Payne’s blood and urine were being undertaken to determine whether there were any traces of drugs in his system. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024 Medical examiners requested histopathological, biochemical and toxicological testing, which is pending. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024 The toxicological and histopathological studies needed for his autopsy report have not been completed as of October 23. 2024, and his body cannot be sent back until the investigation is completed. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toxicological 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toxicological was in 1827

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“Toxicological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toxicological. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

toxicological

adjective
tox·​i·​co·​log·​i·​cal -kə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce toxicological (audio)
variants or toxicologic
: of or relating to toxicology or toxins
a toxicological examination
toxicologically adverb
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