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the branch of science that deals with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons
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The study of toxicology involves examining the effects of chemicals on living organisms.
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I'm taking a class on toxicology to learn about how poisons affect the body.
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Toxicology is all about studying what happens when you're poisoned.
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In a way, toxicology is like understanding the 'poisonous' elements in our environment.