Toxicology Vocabulary

noun a substance that counteracts or neutralizes the effects of a poison

• The scientist discovered a new antidote for the deadly virus.
• I always keep an antidote in my bag, just in case.
• Dude, that herbal tea is like the antidote for all my problems.
• Laughter is the best antidote for a bad mood.

noun a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid

• The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help with the patient's insomnia.
• I heard that taking barbiturates can make you really sleepy.
• Some people use barbiturates to chill out and relax.
• His love for her was like a powerful barbiturate, calming his restless heart.

noun a quantity of a medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time

verb to administer a dose of medicine or drugs

• The doctor prescribed a specific dose of medication for the patient.
• Make sure you take the right dose of medicine at the right time.
• I need a dose of caffeine to wake me up in the morning.
• A dose of reality is sometimes necessary to see things clearly.

noun a substance that induces vomiting

adjective causing vomiting

• The doctor prescribed an emetic to induce vomiting in the patient.
• I heard that taking that medicine can make you feel like you need to throw up.
• That pill is like an emetic - it'll make you puke for sure.
• The movie was so bad, it was almost emetic in nature.

noun the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply

• Necrosis is the death of cells or tissues due to disease or injury.
• If you don't treat that wound properly, necrosis can occur.
• Dude, you better watch out for necrosis if you keep ignoring that infection.
• The neglect of the project led to the necrosis of the team's morale.

verb to render ineffective or neutral; counteract

• The scientist was able to neutralize the acidic solution by adding a base.
• I heard that they were able to neutralize the rumors by providing evidence.
• We need to find a way to neutralize the haters and their negative comments.
• The superhero used his powers to neutralize the threat and save the city.

noun a waste product filtered from the blood by the kidneys and excreted in the form of liquid

• The doctor analyzed the patient's urine sample for any signs of infection.
• I had to give a urine sample at the doctor's office today.
• I can't believe I spilled my urine sample all over the floor!
• His words were like toxic urine, poisoning the atmosphere of the room.

adjective relating to the act of killing or destroying irony

• The scientist developed a new ironicidal compound to target specific parasites.
• I heard they're using ironicidal spray to get rid of those pesky insects in the garden.
• I need to grab some ironicidal stuff before those bugs take over my house.
• Her ironicidal wit was sharp enough to cut through any argument.

noun a fictional or made-up word with no specific definition

• The medical team used drugalyse to analyze the effects of the new medication on the patients.
• I heard they're using drugalyse to see how the new drug works.
• The doctors are running some drugalyse tests to check out the new meds.
• She could drugalyse the situation and see that something was not right.

noun a muscle that draws a part towards the median line of the body or towards the axis of an extremity

• The chemical reaction resulted in the formation of an adduct.
• The scientist was able to create an adduct by combining the two compounds.
• I heard they're working on some new adduct in the lab.
• The collaboration between the two artists produced a creative adduct in the form of a unique painting.

noun a toxin produced by certain fungi found on agricultural crops such as maize, peanuts, and tree nuts

• Aflatoxin is a potent carcinogen that can be found in contaminated food products.
• I heard aflatoxin can be really harmful if consumed in large amounts.
• Dude, you better watch out for that aflatoxin stuff in your snacks.
• Aflatoxin is like a silent killer lurking in our food supply.

noun a type of mushroom belonging to the Agaricus genus

• Agaricine is a type of toxin found in certain types of mushrooms.
• I heard that agaricine is what makes some mushrooms poisonous.
• Watch out for mushrooms with agaricine in them, they can make you sick.
• The presence of agaricine in the situation was like a hidden danger waiting to be discovered.