toxemia
pronunciation
How to pronounce toxemia in British English:
UK [tɒks'i:mɪə]
How to pronounce toxemia in American English:
US [tɒks'imɪr]
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- Noun:
- an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
- blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood
Word Origin
- toxemia (n.)
- "blood-poisoning," also toxaemia, 1848, from toxo- (before vowels tox-, comb. form of Greek toxon (see toxic)) + Greek haima "blood" (see -emia).
Example
- 1. Fever , chills , rapid pulse and severe toxemia develop .
- 2. Mi-ae might be suffering from toxemia .
- 3. Unfortunately , kitty was dying of toxemia and died .
- 4. Limited to severe complication only , such as toxemia , eclampsia and pre .
- 5. Preeclampsia is also called toxemia .