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

Recent Examples on the Web 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 However, the toxicological and histopathological studies needed for his autopsy report have not been completed. Charna Flam, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 The results of the toxicological tests to determine if Payne was under the influence of alcohol or other substances at the time his death are still pending. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024 The report indicates that forensics are now waiting on results from histopathological, biochemical, and toxicological reports to better understand the substances that may have been in his body at the time of his death. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toxicological 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Nov. 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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