ichthyotoxicology

The study of the poisons produced by fishes, and their recognition, effects, and antidotes. [ichthyo- + G. toxikon, poison, + logos, study]

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ich·thyo·tox·i·col·o·gy (ik″the-o-tok″sĭ-kolґə-je) [ichthyo- + toxico- + -logy] the science of poisons derived from certain fish, their cause, detection, and effects, and the treatment of conditions produced by them.