autointoxication
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of autointoxication
First recorded in 1885–90; auto- 1 + intoxication
Example Sentences
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Call it autointoxication, Running away with me, Ever since the inauguration, running away with me.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 22, 2019
The gospel of autointoxication and internal putrescence was laid on thick and spiked with testimonials: from customers, doctors, clergy, all wordily professing their satisfaction and gratitude.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2013
The very swiftness with which the enema brings relief itself refutes the premise of autointoxication.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2013
Donaldson contended that the symptoms people and doctors were so quick to blame on autointoxication were in fact caused by the simple mechanics of constipation: rectal distention and irritation.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2013
He imagines himself the victim of autointoxication, afflicted with paralysis of the colon or dearth of intestinal secretions.
From Outwitting Our Nerves A Primer of Psychotherapy by Jackson, Josephine A.
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