autotoxemia

/ɔːtɒʊˈtɒksɪmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which the body produces toxins that poison its own tissues and organs, often resulting from bacterial or fungal infections or as a side effect of certain medical treatments.

“The patient developed autotoxemia after undergoing chemotherapy, which weakened her immune system and made her more susceptible to infection.”

Synonyms

  • autointoxication
  • toxemia

Antonyms

  • homeostasis
  • self-regulation