TOXICOLOGY

The science of poisons; that department of medical science which treats of poisons, their effect, their recognition, their antidotes, and generally of the diagnosis and therapeutics of poisoning. … [Read more...] about TOXICOLOGY

To poison. Not used to describe the act of one who administers a poison, but the action of the drug or poison itself." Intoxication. The state of being poisoned; the condition produced by the administration or introduction into the human system of a poison. This term is popularly used as equivalent to "drunkenness, which, however, is more accurately described as "alcoholic … [Read more...] about TOXICATE

A poison; a toxic agent; any substance capable of producing toxlcaton or poisoning. … [Read more...] about TOXICANT

Poisonous; containing poison. … [Read more...] about TOXICAL

A tort or personal injury that is caused by exposure to a toxic substance, most commonly hazardous wastes or asbestos. Such exposure results in a personal injury lawsuit and may include more than one person, frequently a class of persons who file for a class action lawsuit. … [Read more...] about TOXIC TORT