toxicosis

/tɒksɪˈkoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of being poisoned or affected by a toxic substance.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with toxicosis due to eating contaminated food.”

2. noun

The state of being poisonous or toxic, especially in relation to a disease or infection.

“The doctor warned of the toxicosis of the waterborne disease outbreak.”

Synonyms

  • poisoning
  • toxicity

Antonyms

  • harmlessness
  • non-toxicity