toxemic

or tox·ae·mic

[ tok-see-mik, -sem-ik ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. pertaining to or of the nature of toxemia.
2. affected with toxemia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toxemic¹

First recorded in 1875–80; toxem(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

It may last from about a month and a half to three months, but in toxemic cases it may result in death in two weeks.

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