toxicitynoun [ U ]
uk/tɒkˈsɪs.ɪ.ti//taːkˈsis.ə.t̬i/specializedthe level of poison contained in a drug, or the ability of a drug to poison the body:
The patient displays signs of hypothyroidism due to drug toxicity.
Tests of the chemical have shown that it has a high level of toxicity.
The toxicity of the drug severely limits its use.
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Poisoning and allergy
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- delirium tremens
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- the DTs
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