toxaemia

/tɒksiˈmiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of poisoning, especially by bacterial toxins, often resulting in illness or death.

“The patient was suffering from toxaemia due to the bacterial infection.”

Synonyms

  • blood poisoning
  • septicaemia
  • toxemia

Antonyms

  • healthy state
  • non-poisonous condition