toxemic

or tox·ae·mic

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

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adjective Pathology.

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

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Origin of toxemic

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

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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.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation
Austin O'Malley