toxikós
Toxikós (τοξικός) is a Greek adjective meaning poisonous or toxic. In modern Greek it is used to describe substances, organisms, or effects that cause harm due to their toxic properties. The related nouns include τοξίνη (toxíni, toxin) for a poisonous substance and τοξικότητα (toxikótita) for toxicity. In scientific and medical writing, Greek terms formed from this root appear alongside their Latin and English counterparts.
Etymology and cognates explain the relation to English. The Greek root tox- (poison) connects to a broader
Usage in science and language history. In bilingual or multilingual contexts, toxikós serves as the direct
Related terms. See also toxicology (τοξικολογία in Greek), toxin (τοξίνη), and other toxin-related concepts across languages.