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tox·e·mi·a

 (tŏk-sē′mē-ə)
n.
A condition in which the blood contains toxins produced by body cells at a local source of infection or derived from the growth of microorganisms. Also called blood poisoning.
tox·e′mic adj.
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toxemic

adj toxémico
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