autotoxaemia

/ɔːtəʊtɒkˈsiːmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of poisoning by the products of bacterial fermentation within the body, often caused by a reduction in blood flow to the intestines.

“The patient’s autotoxaemia worsened after the surgery, and the doctor had to administer antibiotics immediately.”

Synonyms

  • autointoxication
  • self-poisoning

Antonyms

  • homeostasis