toxemia

1. (noun) blood poisoning caused by toxic substances in the blood
Synonyms: toxaemia
Related Words: blood poisoning, septicaemia, septicemia

2. (noun) an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
Synonyms: toxemia of pregnancy
Related Words: eclampsia, illness, malady, preeclampsia, sickness



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