Toxinology is the specialized area of science that deals specifically with animal, plant, and microbial toxins. Toxinology has been defined as âthe scientific discipline dealing with microbial, plant and animal venoms, poisons and toxinsâ. âToxinology includes more than just the chemistry and mode of action of a toxin. It deals also with the biology of venom- or poison-producing organism, the structure and function of the venom apparatus, as well as the use of the venom or poison, the ecological role of these compoundsâ. Toxinology has also been defined as âthe science of toxic substances produced by or accumulated in living organisms, their properties, and their biological significance for the organisms involvedâ.














