autointoxication

American  

[aw-toh-in-tok-suh-key-shuhn] / ˌɔ toʊ ɪnˌtɒk səˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

Pathology.

1. poisoning with toxic substances formed within the body, as during intestinal digestion.

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autointoxication British  

/ ˌɔːtəʊɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. Also called: autotoxaemia.  self-poisoning caused by absorption of toxic products originating within the body

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Etymology

Origin of autointoxication

First recorded in 1885–90; auto- ¹ + intoxication

Example Sentences

Call it autointoxication, Running away with me, Ever since the inauguration, running away with me.

From Washington Post • Aug. 22, 2019

After three hours, the men began to exhibit the sorts of symptoms commonly blamed on 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

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

He is poisoned by his retained excretions, suffering from what is called autointoxication or self-poisoning.

From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by Alsaker, R. L.