(toxin + Gr. haima blood + -ia) 1. the condition resulting from the spread of bacterial products (toxins) by the bloodstream. 2. a condition resulting from metabolic disturbances, e.g. toxaemia of pregnancy. Found on http://users.ugent.be/~rvdstich/eugloss/DIC/dictio87.html
1. <microbiology> The condition resulting from the spread of bacterial products (toxins) by the bloodstream. ... 2. <biochemistry> A condition resulting from metabolic disturbances, for example toxaemia of pregnancy. ... Origin: Gr. Haima = blood ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
toxemia, toxaemia 1. Blood poison; any condition resulting from the spread of toxins (poisons) by the bloodstream. 2. A condition produced by the presence of bacterial toxins in the blood, usually with tissue or organ damage, fever, and severe intestinal upset. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1550/6