toxemia
(tox-e-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
Example Sentence
They were trying to determine the cause of the toxemia.
Synonyms
blood poisoning; septicemia; infection of blood
Antonyms
good health
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