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Definition of Toxaemia

1. Noun. An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine.

2. Noun. Blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood.

Definition of Toxaemia

1. toxemia [n -S] : TOXAEMIC [adj] - See also: toxemia

Medical Definition of Toxaemia

1. 1. The condition resulting from the spread of bacterial products (toxins) by the bloodstream. 2. A condition resulting from metabolic disturbances, for example toxaemia of pregnancy. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Toxaemia

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towzing towzy tow car tow truck toxaemia (current term) toxaemia (current term) toxaemias toxaemia of pregnancy toxaemia of pregnancy toxaemic

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