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tox·i·co·sis

(tŏk′sĭ-kō′sĭs)

n. pl. tox·i·co·ses (-sēz)

A diseased condition resulting from poisoning.

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toxicosis

(ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs)

(Pathology) any disease or condition caused by poisoning

[C19: from New Latin, from toxic + -osis]

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tox•i•co•sis

(ˌtɒk sɪˈkoʊ sɪs)

n.

an abnormal condition produced by the action of a poison.

[1855–60]

Translations

токсикоз

tox·i·co·sis

n. toxicosis, estado morboso debido a un veneno.

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