Meaning of the word toxemia in English

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toxemia

US /tɑːkˈsiː.mi.ə/
UK /tɒkˈsiː.mi.ə/
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Noun

a condition in which the blood contains toxins produced by body cells or microorganisms

Example:
The patient was diagnosed with toxemia due to a severe infection.
Symptoms of toxemia include fever, chills, and low blood pressure.