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tox·aemi·a

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. toxemia of pregnancy, toxaemia of pregnancy, toxemia, toxaemianoun

    an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine

  2. toxemia, toxaemianoun

    blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood

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  1. toxaemianoun

    Alternative spelling of toxemia, organic blood poisoning

  2. Etymology: From Neo-, from (toxicon) 'poison', toxin' + (haima) 'blood'

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  1. toxaemia

    Toxaemia is a medical condition where toxins, or harmful substances, are present in the bloodstream, usually as a result of a bacterial infection or other disease. These toxins can cause symptoms such as fever, rapid heartbeat, and loss of appetite. It is sometimes also called blood poisoning or septicemia. In severe cases, toxaemia can lead to serious complications, including septic shock and multiple organ failure.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of toxaemia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of toxaemia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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