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toxemia

/tɒkˈsiː.mi.ə/

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noun

/tɒkˈsiː.mi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся наличием бактериальных токсинов в крови, или специфическое расстройство беременности, включающее гипертонию, отёки и белок в моче.

A medical condition characterized by the presence of bacterial toxins in the blood, or a specific disorder of pregnancy involving hypertension, swelling, and protein in the urine.

uncountable

  1. Pregnancy complicationC1formalmedical

    A serious condition during pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine.

    ruТоксемия

    • The doctor diagnosed her with toxemia in her third trimester.
    • Toxemia requires careful monitoring of blood pressure and urine.
    • Untreated toxemia can lead to severe complications for both mother and baby.

    Synonymspreeclampsia

  2. Blood poisoningC1formalmedical

    A condition caused by bacterial toxins entering the bloodstream, leading to systemic infection.

    ruТоксемия

    • The patient was hospitalized with toxemia from an infected wound.
    • Toxemia can cause fever, chills, and organ failure if not treated.
    • Antibiotics are essential to combat toxemia caused by bacterial toxins.

    Synonymsblood poisoningsepsissepticemia

Forms
  • toxemias plural form
  • toxemias' possessive plural form
  • toxemia's possessive singular form