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toxicosis

/tɒksɪˈkoʊsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does toxicosis mean?

noun

A condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of a toxic substance, or a condition characterized by the presence of toxins in the body.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with toxicosis after she ingested a poisonous mushroom."

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