toxicosis
/ˌtɑksɪˈkoʊsɪs/
noun
- A condition of being poisoned; poisoning caused by a toxic substance.
- The dog was treated for toxicosis after eating something poisonous in the yard.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with foodborne toxicosis from spoiled seafood.
- Chronic toxicosis can result from long-term exposure to heavy metals.
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