1. An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
   - toxemia of pregnancy, toxaemia of pregnancy, toxaemia [Brit, Cdn] 
2. Blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood
   - toxaemia [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: toxemias

Type of: blood poisoning, illness, malady, septicaemia [Brit, Cdn], septicemia [N. Amer], sickness, unwellness

Encyclopedia: Toxemia

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