Translation guide
The scientific study of poisons, their effects, detection, and treatment. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the technical term 毒性学 (dokuseigaku).
Referring to toxicology as a field of study or academic subject.
The standard technical term for toxicology as a scientific discipline.
彼は毒性学の専門家です。
He is an expert in toxicology.
毒性学は毒物の影響を研究する学問です。
Toxicology is the study of the effects of poisons.
Sometimes used interchangeably with 毒性学, but more specifically focuses on poisoning and intoxication. Less common in modern academic contexts.
中毒学の講義を受講しました。
I took a lecture on toxicology.
Referring to a specific toxicology analysis, such as a drug test or poison screening.
Literally 'toxicity test', used for laboratory toxicology screenings.
毒性検査の結果は陰性でした。
The toxicology report came back negative.
Specifically a 'poison test', often used in forensic or clinical contexts.
警察は毒物検査を実施した。
The police conducted a toxicology test.
For academic or professional contexts, 毒性学 is the standard. In everyday conversation about poison testing, 毒物検査 or 毒性検査 are more natural.