toxicological

adjective

tox·​i·​co·​log·​i·​cal ˌtäk-si-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or less commonly toxicologic

ˌtäk-si-kə-ˈlä-jik 

: of or relating to toxicology or toxins

toxicologically

ˌtäk-si-kə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of toxicological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s reported that his funeral will be held sometime in November since his body is likely to remain in Argentina for 10 to 15 days while authorities await the results of the ongoing toxicological tests. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2024

Medical examiners requested histopathological, biochemical and toxicological testing. —Tracy Wright, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024

This conclusion was reached after complete toxicological analyses on urine, blood and vitreous humor, carried out in a very short time. —Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024

This has spurred calls for immediate toxicological evaluations and monitoring of chloronitramide anion in water systems. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

toxicological

adjective

tox·​i·​co·​log·​i·​cal -kə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

variants or toxicologic

-ik 

: of or relating to toxicology or toxins

a toxicological examination

toxicologically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb