adjective
- relating to or affected by toxemia, a condition caused by toxins in the blood
Usage: medical
Examples
- The toxemic patient required immediate medical attention.
- Doctors monitored her for toxemic symptoms during pregnancy.
- The toxemic condition was caused by bacterial infection.
- Blood tests revealed toxemic levels of harmful substances.
- The toxemic state improved after treatment with antibiotics.
- Toxemic shock can be life-threatening if left untreated.