toxicosis

American

[tok-si-koh-sis] / ˌtɒk sɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

an abnormal condition produced by the action of a poison.

toxicosis British

/ ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

any disease or condition caused by poisoning

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Etymology

Origin of toxicosis

First recorded in 1855–60; toxic + -osis

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A third project focuses on adapting the cap to sea lions to measure seizures triggered by domoic acid toxicosis, caused when they ingest neurotoxins created in algal blooms.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

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