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autointoxication

American

[aw-toh-in-tok-suh-key-shuhn] / ˌɔ toʊ ɪnˌtɒk səˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

Pathology.

poisoning with toxic substances formed within the body, as during intestinal digestion.

autointoxication British

/ ˌɔːtəʊɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

Also called: autotoxaemia. self-poisoning caused by absorption of toxic products originating within the body

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Etymology

Origin of autointoxication

First recorded in 1885–90; auto- ¹ + intoxication

Example Sentences

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Call it autointoxication, Running away with me, Ever since the inauguration, running away with me.

From Washington Post • Aug. 22, 2019

The gospel of autointoxication and internal putrescence was laid on thick and spiked with testimonials: from customers, doctors, clergy, all wordily professing their satisfaction and gratitude.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2013

And the theory behind fecal self-poisoning — aka autointoxication — makes strong intuitive sense.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2013

As a diagnosis, a health buzzword, autointoxication peaked in the early 1900s.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2013

If laminitis is due chiefly to an autointoxication, good and sufficient reason for the administration of alum can be shown based upon its known physiological action.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

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