Toxicology Terms

noun a black, porous form of carbon, produced by heating wood or other organic materials in the absence of air

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• The artist used charcoal to create a detailed sketch of the landscape.
• We should bring some charcoal for the barbecue this weekend.
• I heard charcoal toothpaste is all the rage these days.
• Her heart felt like a piece of charcoal after the breakup.

adjective causing harm or damage

• The deleterious effects of pollution on the environment are well-documented.
• Eating too much junk food can have deleterious effects on your health.
• Staying up all night playing video games can be really deleterious to your grades.
• Gossiping about others can have a deleterious impact on your relationships.

noun a severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by confusion, tremors, hallucinations, and seizures

• The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe delirium tremens.
• He was shaking and sweating like crazy from the delirium tremens.
• The guy was going through some serious DTs from all the drinking.
• His mind was in a state of delirium tremens, unable to distinguish reality from illusion.

adjective causing or capable of causing harm; injurious

• Exposure to harmful chemicals can have serious health consequences.
• Eating too much junk food is harmful to your body.
• Gossiping about others can be really harmful in the long run.
• Holding onto grudges is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to be harmed.

noun a medical term referring to material that has been taken into the body through the mouth

• The doctor asked about the patient's recent food ingesta.
• Did you tell the nurse about your ingesta from last night?
• I can't believe the amount of ingesta I consumed at the party.
• The ingesta of information in the report was overwhelming.

noun the act of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body through the mouth

• Proper ingestion of nutrients is essential for maintaining good health.
• Eating a balanced diet is important for good ingestion of nutrients.
• Make sure you're getting enough fuel in your body for proper ingestion.
• His ingestion of knowledge from books was evident in his insightful conversations.

noun a synthetic compound used as a stimulant and appetite suppressant, especially in the form of its hydrochloride salt

• The doctor prescribed Methedrine to help treat the patient's narcolepsy.
• I heard Methedrine can give you a lot of energy, but it's not safe to use without a prescription.
• Some people use Methedrine as a study drug to help them stay awake and focused.
• His love for adventure was like a dose of Methedrine, always keeping him on the edge of excitement.

verb to administer poison to (a person or animal) in order to kill or harm them

adjective containing or being a poisonous substance that is capable of causing injury or death

• The victim was found to have been poisoned with a lethal dose of cyanide.
• I heard that someone got poisoned after eating at that sketchy restaurant.
• They say she got poisoned by her ex-boyfriend's lies.
• The toxic environment at work slowly poisoned her enthusiasm for the job.

noun a condition that occurs when a person or animal ingests, inhales, or absorbs a harmful substance

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• The doctor confirmed that the patient was suffering from food poisoning.
• I think I got food poisoning from that sushi I had last night.
• I feel like I'm being poisoned by all this drama.
• His toxic behavior is like emotional poisoning to those around him.

adjective causing or capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body

• The scientist warned that the berries growing in the wild were potentially poisonous.
• Don't touch those plants, they could be poisonous!
• Stay away from those mushrooms, they're totally poisonous.
• His words were like a poisonous snake, injecting doubt into her mind.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'skull and crossbones' represent a symbol typically associated with danger or poison.

conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. 'And' is a conjunction that connects 'skull' and 'crossbones' in this phrase.

• The skull and crossbones symbol is often used to represent poison or danger.
• I saw a flag with a skull and crossbones on it while walking by the beach.
• Watch out for that guy, he's got a tattoo of a skull and crossbones on his arm.
• The abandoned house had a spooky vibe, like a place where you might find a skull and crossbones hidden away.

noun the study of abnormalities of physiological development

• Teratology is the study of abnormalities in physical development.
• I find teratology fascinating because it explores birth defects.
• Some people call teratology the study of 'freaky stuff'.
• In a way, teratology can be seen as the exploration of nature's unexpected creations.

noun the state of being poisoned by cheese or other dairy products

• Tyrotoxism is a rare condition caused by consuming dairy products contaminated with toxins.
• I heard that guy got tyrotoxism from eating spoiled cheese.
• Don't mess around with expired milk, you might end up with tyrotoxism.
• His love for cheese is so strong, it's like he's immune to tyrotoxism.

noun Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is used as a pain medication and for anesthesia.

adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'fentanyl'.

• Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is often used for pain management in medical settings.
• I heard that fentanyl is a really strong painkiller.
• Be careful with that fentanyl stuff, it's no joke.
• His words were like a potent dose of fentanyl, piercing through her emotions.