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toxemia /tox·emia/ (tok-se´me-ah) 1. the condition resulting from the spread of bacterial products (toxins) by the bloodstream. 2. a condition resulting from metabolic disturbances, e.g., toxemia of pregnancy.toxe´mic
Toxemia Poisoning of the blood. Mentioned in: Colonic Irrigation toxemia [toksē′mē·ə] Etymology: Gk, toxikon, poison, haima, blood the presence of bacterial toxins in the bloodstream. Also spelled toxaemia. Also called septicemia. See also preeclampsia. toxemic, adj. toxemia (täk·sēˑ·mē· n the presence of bacterial toxins in the bloodstream. Also called blood poisoning. toxemia of pregnancy, n condition encountered in pregnancy charac-terized by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema. May precede the onset of seizures (eclampsia). Also called preeclampsia. toxemia (toksē´mē n an abnormal condition in which there are toxic substances present in the blood. toxemia 1. the condition resulting from the spread of bacterial products (toxins) by the bloodstream. 2. a condition resulting from metabolic disturbances. Clinically there is depression, lethargy, separation from the group, reduced appetite, slow growth, poor production, low fecal output, weak pulse of normal rate, hemic murmur, weakness, albuminuria. There may be localizing signs such as pressure by an abscess. See also toxemic shock. alimentary toxemia toxemia due to absorption from the alimentary canal of chemical poisons generated therein; a form of autointoxication. pregnancy toxemia see pregnancy toxemia. toxemia Gynecology A condition in which HTN and fluid retention occur late in pregnancy. See Preeclampsia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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