Toxicologist
noun
A scientist who specializes in the study of poisons and their effects.
The toxicologist examined the substance to understand its potential harm to humans.

Often appears as...
- clinical toxicologist
- forensic toxicologist
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Formal
Academic, Technical
noun
A scientist who specializes in the study of poisons and their effects.
The toxicologist examined the substance to understand its potential harm to humans.

Often appears as...
- clinical toxicologist
- forensic toxicologist
Usage tips
Formal
Academic, Technical
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Specialized Profession
Toxicologists have advanced knowledge about toxic substances and their impact on life.

She aspired to become a toxicologist after her degree in biology.
Not Just Poison
While toxicologists study poisons, they also assess chemicals that might not be traditionally viewed as poison but can be harmful.

The toxicologist determined that the long-term exposure to the chemical could be detrimental.
Various Workplaces
Toxicologists work in diverse settings like labs, industries, hospitals, or in the field, depending on their specialization.

The industrial toxicologist tested air quality at the factory.
Specialized Profession
Toxicologists have advanced knowledge about toxic substances and their impact on life.

She aspired to become a toxicologist after her degree in biology.
Not Just Poison
While toxicologists study poisons, they also assess chemicals that might not be traditionally viewed as poison but can be harmful.

The toxicologist determined that the long-term exposure to the chemical could be detrimental.
Various Workplaces
Toxicologists work in diverse settings like labs, industries, hospitals, or in the field, depending on their specialization.

The industrial toxicologist tested air quality at the factory.
Specialized Profession
Toxicologists have advanced knowledge about toxic substances and their impact on life.

She aspired to become a toxicologist after her degree in biology.
Not Just Poison
While toxicologists study poisons, they also assess chemicals that might not be traditionally viewed as poison but can be harmful.

The toxicologist determined that the long-term exposure to the chemical could be detrimental.
Various Workplaces
Toxicologists work in diverse settings like labs, industries, hospitals, or in the field, depending on their specialization.

The industrial toxicologist tested air quality at the factory.
Video examples
Early forensics and...
"We're going to look a lot smarter if we stay away from the science side of the story." But, in 1918 New York City appointed the first trained medical examiner it ever had. That's the gentleman sitting down there. And he hired the first forensic toxicologist ever
Video examples
Early forensics and...
"We're going to look a lot smarter if we stay away from the science side of the story." But, in 1918 New York City appointed the first trained medical examiner it ever had. That's the gentleman sitting down there. And he hired the first forensic toxicologist ever
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