toxicology
Meaning: The scientific study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons and toxic substances, including their impact on living organisms.
Toxicology spans clinical medicine, forensic science, and environmental health. Clinical toxicologists treat poisoning and drug overdoses. Forensic toxicologists analyse biological samples to determine causes of death. Environmental toxicologists study the effects of pollutants on ecosystems and human health. The field also plays a key role in drug safety testing and regulation.
Examples
- The toxicology report revealed high levels of lead in the water supply. 毒理学报告显示水源中铅含量过高。El informe toxicológico reveló niveles elevados de plomo en el suministro de agua.毒物学的分析報告により、水道水中の鉛濃度が高いことが判明した。독성학 분석 보고서에서 수도물의 납 농도가 높은 것으로 밝혀졌다.
- Forensic toxicology tests showed that the deceased had consumed a lethal dose of the substance. 法医毒理学检查表明死者摄入了致死剂量的该物质。Las pruebas de toxicología forense mostraron que el fallecido había consumido una dosis letal de la sustancia.法医毒物学検査により、故人がその物質の致死量を摂取していたことが明らかになった。법의독성학 검사에서 고인이 해당 물질을 치사량만큼 섭취한 것으로 확인되었다.
- Regulatory toxicology ensures that new chemicals and pharmaceuticals are safe for human exposure. 监管毒理学确保新的化学品和药品对人体接触是安全的。La toxicología reguladora garantiza que los nuevos productos químicos y farmacéuticos sean seguros para la exposición humana.規制毒物学は、新しい化学物質や医薬品が人体への曝露に対して安全であることを保証します。규제 독성학은 새로운 화학 물질과 의약품이 인체 노출에 대해 안전한지를 보증합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, academic, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek toxikon (poison, originally 'arrow poison' from toxon meaning 'bow') combined with -logia (study of). The modern scientific discipline was established in the 19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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