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toxemia (n.)

"blood-poisoning," also toxaemia, 1848, from toxo- (before vowels tox-, from Greek toxon; see toxic) + -emia (from Greek haima "blood").

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Definitions of toxemia from WordNet

toxemia (n.)
an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine;
Synonyms: toxemia of pregnancy / toxaemia of pregnancy / toxaemia
toxemia (n.)
blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood;
Synonyms: toxaemia
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