toxicological

adjective

tox·​i·​co·​log·​i·​cal ˌtäk-si-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or less commonly toxicologic

ˌtäk-si-kə-ˈlä-jik 

: of or relating to toxicology or toxins

toxicologically

ˌtäk-si-kə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of toxicological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The chemicals that make up the substances became embedded in the keratin of the hair and nails, which then became preserved over the centuries, meaning they could be identified through toxicological analysis. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Maldini’s lawyer, Danilo Buongiorno, addressed the reports circulating about positive toxicological results. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The final cause and manner of death are pending following autopsy, police and toxicological reports, the coroner’s office said. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

These lists reflect the latest toxicological and ecological research, as well as new global regulations and analytical methods. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for toxicological

• aetiological
• anthropological
• archaeological
• archeological
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
• etymological
• gerontological

Medical Definition

toxicological

adjective

tox·​i·​co·​log·​i·​cal -kə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

variants or toxicologic

-ik 

: of or relating to toxicology or toxins

a toxicological examination

toxicologically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb