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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicosis1

First recorded in 1855–60; toxic + -osis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicosis1

C19: from New Latin, from toxic + -osis

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