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autointoxication

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au·to·in·tox·i·ca·tion t-n-tks-kshn)
n.
Self-poisoning resulting from the absorption of waste products of metabolism, decomposed intestinal matter, or other toxins produced within the body. Also called endogenic toxicosis.

autointoxication,
n disease caused by the accrual of contaminants produced inside the living organism.

autointoxication
poisoning by toxins formed within the body. In dogs it has been associated with changes and indiscretion in diet.

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His evidence for how thoroughly autointoxication was integrated into the health outlook of the vast majority is intriguing, but less convincing.
Known clinically as neurasthenia, nervous bankruptcy was thought to result from depletion of nerve force stemming from such varied causes as overwork, sexual excess, autointoxication (primarily overindulgence in food, drink, and tobacco), mental strain, loss of loved ones, and faulty heredity, all of which crippled the patient's will.
 
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