adj
tox
adj
1
Under the influence of a drug or poison; showing signs of toxicity.
"The screen came back tox, so the doctors adjusted his medication."
How to Use Tox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, informal way of saying "toxic" or "intoxicated," often used in medical slang or lab-result shorthand.
When to use it
Mostly informal or clinical shorthand rather than standard written English.
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Etymology
A clipped form of "toxic" or "toxicology."