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Tss (Noun)

Meaning

Syndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus; characterized by fever and diarrhea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock; occurs especially in menstruating women using highly absorbent tampons.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Toxic shock syndrome is often misdiagnosed due to its wide array of symptoms, which can progress rapidly in a patient.
  • The association between tampon use and the risk of developing TSS has been well-established through numerous medical studies.
  • During the height of the tampon scare, several cases of TSS resulting in severe illness and death were widely reported in major news outlets.
  • Some patients who contract TSS may survive but still face significant long-term health complications from the ordeal.
  • TSS is classified as a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization and antibiotic treatment to minimize the risk of fatal consequences.

Synonyms

  • Toxic Shock
  • Toxic Shock Syndrome

Hypernyms

  • Syndrome
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