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Definition of Toxic shock
1. Noun. 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.
Medical Definition of Toxic shock
1. See toxic shock syndrome. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Toxic Shock
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