toxicosis

[ tok-si-koh-sis ]
/ ˌtɒk sɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

an abnormal condition produced by the action of a poison.

Origin of toxicosis

First recorded in 1855–60; toxic + -osis

British Dictionary definitions for toxicosis

toxicosis
/ (ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs) /

noun

any disease or condition caused by poisoning

Word Origin for toxicosis

C19: from New Latin, from toxic + -osis

Medical definitions for toxicosis

toxicosis
[ tŏk′sĭ-kōsĭs ]

n. pl. tox•i•co•ses (-sēz)

Systemic poisoning.
A diseased condition resulting from poisoning.