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autointoxication

(-in täks′i kās̸hən)

noun

poisoning by toxic substances generated within the body

See autointoxication in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Self-poisoning caused by endogenous microorganisms, metabolic wastes, or other toxins produced within the body. Also called autotoxemia.

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