toxicology
Translation
toxicology
Examples
She is studying toxicology at university.
She is studying toxicology at university.
The toxicology report showed high levels of poison.
The toxicology report showed high levels of poison.
Grammar Patterns
((toxicology)) the study of poisons She is studying toxicology at university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: science of poisons
Etymology
From Greek 'toxikon' (poison) + '-logy' (the study of). Literally, 'the study of poisons'.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ology' means 'the study of', like in 'biology' or 'geology'. So, toxicology is the study of toxic things.