"Toxicologist" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A scientist who studies the effects of poisons or toxins on living organisms.
Toxicogenomics is the study of the interactions between substances (toxins) and genomes.
Toxicogenomics is the study of the effects of toxic substances on the genome, including the analysis of changes in gene expression, gene regulation, and DNA damage. It aims to identify genetic pathways affected by exposure to toxicants, which can lead to better understanding of the mechanisms of toxicity and more accurate prediction of adverse health effects.
Toxicoses is another term for toxicosis. The prefix "toxo-" comes from the Greek word τóξ energ plays a part (meaning "bow, poisonous") and the suffix "-osis", which denotes a condition or disease.<br><br>Toxicosis refers to a condition caused by poisoning, especially due to the ingestion of substances like toxins, poisonous plants, mushrooms, or other harmful substances. It can also refer to conditions caused by hormone imbalance or other bodily imperfections.