Toxaemia (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Toxemia Of Pregnancy
• Toxemia
• Toxaemia Of Pregnancy

Hypernyms

• Unwellness
• Illness
• Malady

Hyponyms

• Eclampsia
• Pre-eclampsia
• Preeclampsia

Meaning ²

Blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Toxemia

Hypernyms

• Blood Poisoning
• Septicaemia