Toxemia: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉธ
toxemia
[ tษkหsiหmiษ ]
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:
๐ต๐น toxemia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคธเฅเคฎเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Toxรคmie
๐ฎ๐ฉ toksikemia
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะบัะธะบะพะท
๐ต๐ฑ toksemia
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏ่ก็
๐ซ๐ท toxรฉmie
๐ช๐ธ toxemia
๐น๐ท toksemi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ํ์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุณู ู ุงูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ toxรฉmie
๐ธ๐ฐ toxรฉmia
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ่ก็
๐ธ๐ฎ toksemija
๐ฎ๐ธ eiturblรณรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะบัะธะบะพะท
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแฅแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ toksemiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.