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toxicosis

[ tok-si-koh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. an abnormal condition produced by the action of a poison.

toxicosis

/ ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. any disease or condition caused by poisoning

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Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicosis1

First recorded in 1855–60; toxic + -osis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicosis1

C19: from New Latin, from toxic + -osis

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