toxaemia
(tox-ae-mi-a)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood; 2 an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine Chiefly British.
Example Sentence
They were trying to determine the cause of the toxaemia.
Synonyms
blood poisoning; septicemia; infection of blood
Antonyms
good health
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