Toxemia: meaning, definitions and examples

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toxemia

 

[ tษ’kหˆsiหmiษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Toxemia refers to a condition characterized by the presence of toxic substances in the blood. It can occur during pregnancy, often associated with conditions like preeclampsia or eclampsia, where high blood pressure and excess protein in urine indicate a serious health risk. It may also be associated with other illnesses where toxins enter the bloodstream, leading to systemic effects.

Synonyms

blood poisoning, toxic shock, toxicity.

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with toxemia during her pregnancy.
  • Toxemia can lead to severe complications if not treated promptly.
  • Doctors monitor for signs of toxemia in high-risk patients.

Translations

Translations of the word "toxemia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น toxemia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‰เค•เฅเคธเฅ‡เคฎเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Toxรคmie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ toksikemia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะบัะธะบะพะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ toksemia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏ’่ก€็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท toxรฉmie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ toxemia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toksemi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ํ˜ˆ์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู…ู… ุงู„ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxรฉmie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ toxรฉmia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ’่ก€็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toksemija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eiturblรณรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะบัะธะบะพะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toksemiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ toxemia

Etymology

The term 'toxemia' is derived from the combination of two roots: 'toxin', meaning a poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms, and 'emia', which refers to the presence of a substance in the blood. The word began to be used in the medical field in the late 19th century as knowledge about toxic substances in the body increased, particularly in relation to infectious diseases and pregnancy-related conditions. The evolution of the term reflects a growing understanding of how toxins can adversely affect human health, particularly during pregnancy, leading to complications such as preeclampsia and eclampsia. Over time, the understanding of toxemia has expanded, and the term now encompasses various medical situations where toxic agents are present in the bloodstream.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,213, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.