noun
- a diseased condition caused by poisoning
Usage: medical
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with toxicosis after it ate chocolate.
- Lead toxicosis can cause serious neurological problems in children.
- The patient showed symptoms of acute toxicosis from the contaminated water.
- Mushroom toxicosis requires immediate medical attention.
- The laboratory confirmed toxicosis as the cause of the livestock deaths.
- Chronic toxicosis may develop slowly over months or years.