toxicology
noun/ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #11,435 most common English word
Meaning
The scientific study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons and toxic substances.
Example sentence
The detective sent the victim's blood sample to the lab for toxicology testing.
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