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tox·e·mi·a
 (tŏk-sē'mē-ə) Pronunciation Key
n. A condition in which the blood contains toxins produced by body cells at a local source of infection or derived from the growth of microorganisms. Also called blood poisoning. tox·e'mic adj. |
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| toxemia
(tŏk-sē'mē-ə) Pronunciation Key
A condition in which the blood contains bacterial toxins disseminated from a local source of infection or metabolic toxins resulting from organ failure or other disease. Also called blood poisoning. |
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