sca·te·mi·a (sk -t  m- )n. Toxemia resulting from the absorption of toxins in the intestines. |
scatemia
[skətē′mē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, skatos, feces, haima, blood
a toxemic condition caused by absorption of poisonous or harmful substances from the intestinal tract.
scatemia
alimentary toxemia in which the chemical poisons are absorbed through the intestine.
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