toxihaemia

/tɒksɪˈhiːmiə/ or /tɒksɪˈhiːmɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which a poisonous substance is present in the blood, often resulting from infection or poisoning.

“The patient was rushed to the hospital with severe toxihaemia after eating the contaminated food.”

Synonyms

  • toxaemia
  • toxemia

Antonyms

  • euthemia