toxicosis

[tok-si-koh-sis]

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormal condition produced by the action of a poison.

toxicosis

/ ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

1. any disease or condition caused by poisoning

Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicosis¹

First recorded in 1855–60; toxic + -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicosis¹

C19: from New Latin, from _toxic + _-osis