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Toxaemia

toxaemia

1. (Science: microbiology) The condition resulting from the spread of bacterial products (toxins) by the bloodstream.

2. (Science: biochemistry) A condition resulting from metabolic disturbances, for example toxaemia of pregnancy.

Origin: Gr. Haima = blood


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