noun
also tox·ae·mia täkˈsēmēə
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, from tox- (I) + -emia
1. : an abnormal condition associated with the presence of toxic substances in the blood: as
a. : a generalized intoxication due to absorption and systemic dissemination of bacterial toxins from a focus of infection
b. : intoxication due to dissemination of toxic substances (as some by-products of protein metabolism) that cause functional or organic disturbances (as in the kidneys)
2. : plant injury caused by insect or other toxin
• tox·e·mic also tox·ae·mic (ˈ)täk|sēmik, -mēk adjective