toxemia (n.)

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

    [ Syn: toxemia of pregnancy , toxaemia of pregnancy , toxaemia ]

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

    [ Syn: toxaemia ]

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