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toxicosis Definition

toxi·co·sis (täk′si kō′sis)

noun

any diseased condition caused by poisoning

Etymology: ModL: see toxic & -osis

toxicosis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cause: The salivary secretions of some tick species may cause toxicosis and paralysis.

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  8. ‹ toxaphene
  9. ‹ toxalbumin
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