toxemia

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toxemia

A pregnant woman is being monitored for signs of toxemia.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A systemic condition caused by the presence of bacterial toxins in the bloodstream: This refers to a form of blood poisoning where the primary issue is the circulation of toxins produced by bacteria, rather than the bacteria themselves.
    • A disorder of pregnancy, typically characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine: This is a specific, abnormal condition occurring during pregnancy, also known as preeclampsia.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The patient's fever and rash were diagnosed as toxemia resulting from a severe staph infection.
    • Regular prenatal checkups are crucial for the early detection of toxemia in pregnant women.
Advanced Usage
  • "Toxemia of pregnancy": A formal and specific term for the condition affecting pregnant individuals.
    • The doctor monitored her closely due to a history of toxemia of pregnancy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Toxemic (adj): Relating to or affected by toxemia.
    • The patient was in a toxemic state.
Synonyms
  • For the medical (bacterial) sense: blood poisoning, septicemia (though septicemia implies live bacteria in the blood).
  • For the pregnancy sense: preeclampsia, pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).
toxemia

A pregnant woman is being monitored for signs of toxemia.

Noun
  1. blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood
  2. an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine

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