Toxicology
/ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) The scientific study of poisons and their effects, often used in legal contexts to assess liability or causation in cases involving toxic substances.
The toxicology report was critical in determining the cause of death in the wrongful death lawsuit.
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Commentary
Toxicology plays a key role in evidence evaluation within personal injury, environmental, and criminal law cases involving poisons or harmful substances.
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