toxaemia

• Toxämie ist eine medizinische Erkrankung, bei der Giftstoffe (Toxine) im Blut vorhanden sind; sie wird häufig durch bakterielle Erreger verursacht oder tritt als schwangerschaftsbedingte Störung mit Bluthochdruck und Ödemen auf.

A medical condition characterized by the presence of toxins in the blood, often referring to blood poisoning from bacterial substances or a pregnancy-related disorder involving hypertension and edema.

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1. Pregnancy complicationC1formalmedical

   An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and protein in the urine.

   Schwangerschaftskomplikation

   • The patient was diagnosed with toxaemia during her third trimester.
   • Doctors monitor blood pressure closely to detect toxaemia early.
   • Severe toxaemia can lead to complications for both mother and baby.

   Synonymepre-eclampsiapreeclampsiatoxemia

2. Blood poisoningC1formalmedical

   A serious condition caused by bacterial toxic substances circulating in the blood.

   Blutvergiftung

   • The wound became infected, leading to toxaemia.
   • Symptoms of toxaemia include fever, chills, and rapid heartbeat.
   • Immediate antibiotic treatment is crucial to combat toxaemia.

   Synonymeblood poisoningsepsissepticemiatoxemia