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).
toxicology (as a field)
Referring to toxicology as a field of study or academic subject.
The standard technical term for toxicology as a scientific discipline.
He is an expert in toxicology.
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.
I took a lecture on toxicology.
Referring to a specific toxicology analysis, such as a drug test or poison screening.
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.
The police conducted a toxicology test.