toxicoses

/ˌtɒksɪˈkoʊsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition resulting from the ingestion of a toxic substance, especially in the context of plants or animals.

“The veterinarian diagnosed the cat with toxicoses after it ingested a poisonous plant.”

Synonyms

  • poisoning
  • toxication
  • toxicity

Antonyms

  • nontoxicity
  • safety