Toxicology

Definition of Toxicology as it relates to Science, Medicine, Chemistry

Toxicology is the scientific study of adverse effects on living organisms due to chemicals or other biological, physical, or radiological agents. It involves understanding the principles of toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics to assess risk and develop mitigation strategies. As part of chemistry, it applies chemical concepts to understand how substances interact with biological systems, contributing to areas such as drug development, environmental science, and forensic analysis in medicine and science.

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