TOXICATION

Etymology

Noun

toxication (plural toxications)

(biochemistry) the metabolism of a drug or other compound to produce a toxic metabolite

Synonyms

toxification

Source: Wiktionary


Tox`i*ca"tion, n. [L. toxicum a poison: cf. toxicatus smeared with poison.]

Definition: Poisoning.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ADMIRABLE

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