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What is the meaning of Latin root word tox?

The Latin root word "tox" means "poison".

It is found in many English words related to poison, such as:

* Toxic: Poisonous, harmful.

* Toxicology: The study of poisons and their effects.

* Antitoxin: A substance that counteracts a poison.

* Toxemia: Poisoning of the blood.

* Toxoplasmosis: A parasitic infection caused by a protozoan called Toxoplasma gondii.

So, whenever you see "tox" in a word, it's a good indication that the word has something to do with poison.

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