toxemia

• État pathologique caractérisé par la présence de toxines bactériennes dans le sang, ou trouble spécifique de la grossesse associant hypertension, œdèmes et protéines dans les urines.

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.

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1. Pregnancy complicationC1formalmedical

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

   Prééclampsie

   • 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.

   Synonymespreeclampsia

2. Blood poisoningC1formalmedical

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

   Toxémie

   • 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.

   Synonymesblood poisoningsepsissepticemia