toxaemia
/tɑkˈsimiə/
noun
- A condition in which the blood contains toxins (poisonous substances) produced by bacteria or other sources, often causing fever and serious illness.
- Doctors monitored him closely for signs of toxaemia following the surgery.
- Without treatment, toxaemia can lead to organ failure.
- The patient was diagnosed with toxaemia after the infection spread to her bloodstream.
Synonyms